Davina vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davina

Girl #648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#648
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dav, Vina, Vini

Playground Safety Score

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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

Davina Rank #648
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #648 for Davina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davina ___

  • Davina Rose
  • Davina Grace
  • Davina Louise
  • Davina Mae
  • Davina Claire
  • Davina Kate

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 Davina

Callum Fiona Alasdair Morag Hamish

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davina or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Davina at #648 in the United States.

What do Davina and Mavis mean?

Davina means "beloved" (Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Davina and Mavis boy or girl names?

Davina is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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