Abb vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abb

Boy #33,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"father"

Origin: Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Aramaic Medieval English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,557
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abb Rank #33,557
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #33557 for Abb.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abb ___

  • Abb Henry
  • Abb Thomas
  • Abb James
  • Abb William
  • Abb Robert
  • Abb Stone

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abb

Abner Abel Amos Ezra Silas

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abb or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Abb at #33557 in the United States.

What do Abb and Mavis mean?

Abb means "father" (Semitic/Hebrew/Aramaic root ab origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Abb and Mavis boy or girl names?

Abb is primarily a boy name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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