Greta vs Maylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Greta Rank #856
Maylee Rank #1,021

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #1021 for Maylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Greta

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If you choose Maylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Maylee more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Greta and Maylee mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Greta and Maylee boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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