Ann vs Maeva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maeva

Girl #1,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"welcome, greetings"

Origin: Tahitian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

French Polynesian Tahitian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,315
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Eva, Evie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Maeva Rank #1,315

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1315 for Maeva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Maeva ___

  • Maeva Rose
  • Maeva Claire
  • Maeva Louise
  • Maeva Grace
  • Maeva Elise
  • Maeva Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Maeva

Maia Lena Océane Théo Lucie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Maeva more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Maeva at #1315 in the United States.

What do Ann and Maeva mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Maeva means "welcome, greetings" (Tahitian/Polynesian origin).

Are Ann and Maeva boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Maeva is primarily a girl name.

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