Berkley vs Maven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maven

Girl #1,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who understands"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Yiddish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,550
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berkley Rank #882
Maven Rank #1,550

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1550 for Maven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkley ___

  • Berkley Grace
  • Berkley Rose
  • Berkley Mae
  • Berkley Jane
  • Berkley Quinn
  • Berkley Paige

Maven ___

  • Maven Rose
  • Maven Claire
  • Maven Grace
  • Maven Jane
  • Maven Elise
  • Maven Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Berkley

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If you choose Maven

Sage Quinn Wren Finn Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley or Maven more popular?

Berkley is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Maven at #1550 in the United States.

What do Berkley and Maven mean?

Berkley means "birch tree meadow" (Old English origin). Maven means "one who understands" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berkley and Maven boy or girl names?

Berkley is primarily a girl name. Maven is primarily a girl name.

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