Eiley vs Maeven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eiley

Girl #3,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light, torch"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,670
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ei, Eil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maeven

Girl #3,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who understands, expert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,629
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eiley Rank #3,670
Maeven Rank #3,629

Maeven is more popular, ranked #3629 vs #3670 for Eiley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eiley ___

  • Eiley Rose
  • Eiley Grace
  • Eiley Mae
  • Eiley Claire
  • Eiley Faye
  • Eiley June

Maeven ___

  • Maeven Rose
  • Maeven Elise
  • Maeven Claire
  • Maeven Quinn
  • Maeven Jade
  • Maeven Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eiley

Fionnuala Siobhan Declan Cillian Aoife

If you choose Maeven

Maeve Raven Hazel Wren Flynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eiley or Maeven more popular?

Maeven is more popular, ranked #3629 compared to Eiley at #3670 in the United States.

What do Eiley and Maeven mean?

Eiley means "bright, shining light, torch" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Maeven means "one who understands, expert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eiley and Maeven boy or girl names?

Eiley is primarily a girl name. Maeven is primarily a girl name.

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