Mav vs Theodore

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

Mav Rank #6,325
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6325 for Mav.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mav

Remy Jett Finn Wren Ace

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Theodore mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mav and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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