Thaddaeus vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddaeus

Boy #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English Greek Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,721
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Pryor Yasiah Light Stavros

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Mav Rank #6,325

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thaddaeus or Mav more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Mav mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Mav boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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