Maclan 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

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Popularity Comparison

Maclan Rank #6,147
Mav Rank #6,325

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 vs #6325 for Mav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maclan ___

  • Maclan James
  • Maclan Ross
  • Maclan Reid
  • Maclan Stuart
  • Maclan Alexander

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 Maclan

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If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maclan or Mav more popular?

Maclan is more popular, ranked #6147 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Maclan and Mav mean?

Maclan means "son of the servant of John" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Maclan and Mav boy or girl names?

Maclan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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