Larsen vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larsen

Boy #6,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,481
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lars, Lar

Playground Safety Score

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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

Larsen Rank #6,481
Mav Rank #6,325

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6481 for Larsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larsen ___

  • Larsen James
  • Larsen Cole
  • Larsen Reid
  • Larsen Grant
  • Larsen Beck
  • Larsen Finn

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 Larsen

Soren Bjorn Elsa Sigrid Axel

If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larsen or Mav more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Larsen at #6481 in the United States.

What do Larsen and Mav mean?

Larsen means "son of Lars" (Scandinavian patronymic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Larsen and Mav boy or girl names?

Larsen is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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