Bethany vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Mae mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Bethany and Mae boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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