Sumner vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,673
Total SSA Count: 13
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sumner Rank #6,673

Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sumner or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Sumner and Mav mean?

Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Sumner and Mav boy or girl names?

Sumner is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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