Circe vs Maureen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Reenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Circe Rank #4,826
Maureen Rank #4,928

Circe is more popular, ranked #4826 vs #4928 for Maureen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Circe ___

  • Circe Moon
  • Circe Wren
  • Circe Belle
  • Circe Jade
  • Circe Rose
  • Circe Fern

Maureen ___

  • Maureen Rose
  • Maureen Anne
  • Maureen Frances
  • Maureen Patricia
  • Maureen Brigid
  • Maureen Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

If you choose Maureen

Colleen Siobhan Brendan Declan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circe or Maureen more popular?

Circe is more popular, ranked #4826 compared to Maureen at #4928 in the United States.

What do Circe and Maureen mean?

Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin). Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Circe and Maureen boy or girl names?

Circe is primarily a girl name. Maureen is primarily a girl name.

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