Ferry vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fer, Fey, Feie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferry ___

  • Ferry James
  • Ferry Lee
  • Ferry John
  • Ferry Wade
  • Ferry Neil
  • Ferry Hugh

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ferry

Perry Barry Gerry Penny Terry

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Mae mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ferry and Mae boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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