Mav vs Rostam

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

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Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Rostam Rank #6,474

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 vs #6474 for Rostam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mav ___

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

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Rostam more popular?

Mav is more popular, ranked #6325 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Mav and Rostam mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Mav and Rostam boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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