Christina vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christina

Girl #703 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#703
Total SSA Count
398
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chris, Tina, Chrissy

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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

Christina Rank #703
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #703 for Christina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Christina ___

  • Christina Marie
  • Christina Ann
  • Christina Rose
  • Christina Elizabeth
  • Christina Lynn
  • Christina Grace

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 Christina

Michael Matthew Jennifer Nicole Christopher

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christina or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Christina at #703 in the United States.

What do Christina and Mae mean?

Christina means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Latin origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Christina and Mae boy or girl names?

Christina is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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