Liam vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Liam →

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
Full profile for Mav →

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mav Rank #6,325

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6325 for Mav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam 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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mav more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mav mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Liam and Mav boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Mav vs Liam Liam vs Enzo Liam vs Silas Liam vs Archer Liam vs Ezekiel
← Full profile: Liam ← Full profile: Mav Browse all baby names