Zeb vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeb

Boy #6,635 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has bestowed, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Zebediah

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,635
Total SSA Count
13
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

Zeb Rank #6,635
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6635 for Zeb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeb or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Zeb at #6635 in the United States.

What do Zeb and Mav mean?

Zeb means "God has bestowed, gift of God" (Hebrew Zebediah origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Zeb and Mav boy or girl names?

Zeb is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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