Arlette vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlette

Girl #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
516
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arla, Lettie

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Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Arlette Rank #583
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #583 for Arlette.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlette ___

  • Arlette Marie
  • Arlette Claire
  • Arlette Louise
  • Arlette Elise
  • Arlette Sophie
  • Arlette Blanc

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlette

Colette Simone Marcel Renée Odette

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlette or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Arlette at #583 in the United States.

What do Arlette and Mae mean?

Arlette means "eagle, noble strength" (Germanic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Arlette and Mae boy or girl names?

Arlette is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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