Circe vs Mayve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Circe

Girl #4,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to circle, to spin"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cir, Ciy, Ciie

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Mayve

Girl #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, intoxicating one"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maie, Maykins

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Popularity Comparison

Circe Rank #4,826
Mayve Rank #4,780

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 vs #4826 for Circe.

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

Mayve ___

  • Mayve Rose
  • Mayve Grace
  • Mayve Eileen
  • Mayve Catherine
  • Mayve Brigid
  • Mayve Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circe or Mayve more popular?

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 compared to Circe at #4826 in the United States.

What do Circe and Mayve mean?

Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin). Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin).

Are Circe and Mayve boy or girl names?

Circe is primarily a girl name. Mayve is primarily a girl name.

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