Alma vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Mavis Rank #566

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

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 Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Mavis more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Alma and Mavis mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Alma and Mavis boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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