Cameron vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam

Playground Safety Score

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Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cameron Rank #66
Mavis Rank #566

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cameron ___

  • Cameron James
  • Cameron Lee
  • Cameron Scott
  • Cameron Alexander
  • Cameron Reid
  • Cameron Grant

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cameron

Logan Hayden Piper Jordan Taylor

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Mavis more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Mavis mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Cameron and Mavis boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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