Charley vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charley Rank #729
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #729 for Charley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charley ___

  • Charley Rose
  • Charley Mae
  • Charley Jane
  • Charley Ann
  • Charley Grace
  • Charley Belle

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 Charley

Georgie Billie Frankie Freddie Scout

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Charley at #729 in the United States.

What do Charley and Mavis mean?

Charley means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Charley and Mavis boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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