Keahi vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Keahi Rank #6,372
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6372 for Keahi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keahi ___

  • Keahi James
  • Keahi Lee
  • Keahi River
  • Keahi Kai
  • Keahi Thomas
  • Keahi Joseph

Mav ___

  • Mav James
  • Mav Cole
  • Mav River
  • Mav Stone
  • Mav Jack
  • Mav Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keahi

Leilani Kai Mele Nalu Koa

If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keahi or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Keahi at #6372 in the United States.

What do Keahi and Mav mean?

Keahi means "the fire" (Hawaiian origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Keahi and Mav boy or girl names?

Keahi is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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