Aven vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Av

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Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Maddy Rank #2,780

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Maddy more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Aven and Maddy mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Aven and Maddy boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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