Mae vs Hope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American British

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Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

English American Christian Welsh

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Mae Rank #530

Hope Rank #317

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #530 for Mae.

Is Mae or Hope more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Hope mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are Mae and Hope boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.