Maven

Pronunciation: [ m-AYV-uhn ]

Boy Name #3,261 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3261, Maven is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Maven is a boy name, recorded for 37 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYV-uhn.

Parents who love the name Maven often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,261
Total SSA Count: 37

Alternative Spellings

Maverick #36 Maverik #1943 Maveric #3872

Nicknames

Mav May Mavie

Also a Girl Name

Maven is also used as a girl name, ranked #1550.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maven

Is Maven a boy or girl name?

Maven is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3261. As a girl name, it is ranked #1550. Maven is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Maven?

Maven is pronounced m-AYV-uhn.

How popular is the name Maven?

Maven is currently ranked #3261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maven?

Common nicknames for Maven include Mav, May, and Mavie.

Is Maven a common or rare name?

Maven is an uncommon name, ranked #3261 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maven

Maven is a boy name .

Is Maven a boy or girl name? Maven is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,550. Maven is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maven is currently ranked #3,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maven include Mav, May, and Mavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maven include Maverick, Maverik, Maveric . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.