Barrett vs Mayve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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Mayve

Girl #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, intoxicating one"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maie, Maykins

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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Mayve Rank #4,780

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #4780 for Mayve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Mayve ___

  • Mayve Rose
  • Mayve Grace
  • Mayve Eileen
  • Mayve Catherine
  • Mayve Brigid
  • Mayve Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Mayve more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Mayve at #4780 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Mayve mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin).

Are Barrett and Mayve boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Mayve is primarily a girl name.

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