Auggie vs Maher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,921
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Auggie Rank #3,762
Maher Rank #3,921

Auggie is more popular, ranked #3762 vs #3921 for Maher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auggie ___

  • Auggie James
  • Auggie Thomas
  • Auggie Henry
  • Auggie Alexander
  • Auggie William
  • Auggie Edward

Maher ___

  • Maher Ali
  • Maher Omar
  • Maher Fadi
  • Maher Nasser
  • Maher Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Auggie

Theodora Beatrice Hugo Barnaby Penelope

If you choose Maher

Ziad Khalil Rami Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auggie or Maher more popular?

Auggie is more popular, ranked #3762 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Auggie and Maher mean?

Auggie means "great, venerable" (Latin origin). Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Auggie and Maher boy or girl names?

Auggie is primarily a boy name. Maher is primarily a boy name.

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