Damaris vs Maven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damaris

Girl #1,439 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dami, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Maven

Girl #1,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who understands"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish/Yiddish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,550
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Damaris Rank #1,439
Maven Rank #1,550

Damaris is more popular, ranked #1439 vs #1550 for Maven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damaris ___

  • Damaris Ruth
  • Damaris Grace
  • Damaris Hope
  • Damaris Joy
  • Damaris Faith
  • Damaris Anne

Maven ___

  • Maven Rose
  • Maven Claire
  • Maven Grace
  • Maven Jane
  • Maven Elise
  • Maven Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damaris

Lydia Priscilla Miriam Phoebe Silas

If you choose Maven

Sage Quinn Wren Finn Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damaris or Maven more popular?

Damaris is more popular, ranked #1439 compared to Maven at #1550 in the United States.

What do Damaris and Maven mean?

Damaris means "gentle, tamed" (Greek origin). Maven means "one who understands" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damaris and Maven boy or girl names?

Damaris is primarily a girl name. Maven is primarily a girl name.

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