Ferrin vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fer, Rin

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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ferrin Rank #20,697
Mai Rank #3,216

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferrin ___

  • Ferrin James
  • Ferrin Patrick
  • Ferrin Liam
  • Ferrin Brendan
  • Ferrin Connor
  • Ferrin Cillian

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ferrin

Kieran Declan Siobhan Aoife Cillian

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrin or Mai more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Mai mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Ferrin and Mai boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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