Arabella vs Maeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Arabella →

Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Maeve →

Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Maeve Rank #75

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Maeve more popular?

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Maeve mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Arabella and Maeve boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Maeve is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Maeve vs Arabella Arabella vs Ruth Arabella vs Lana Arabella vs Joanna Arabella vs Hailey
← Full profile: Arabella ← Full profile: Maeve Browse all baby names