Wally vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wally

Boy #6,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,443
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
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

Wally Rank #6,443
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6443 for Wally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wally or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Wally at #6443 in the United States.

What do Wally and Mav mean?

Wally means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Wally and Mav boy or girl names?

Wally is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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