Wake vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wake Rank #5,833
Mav Rank #6,325

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wake or Mav more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Wake and Mav mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Wake and Mav boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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