Gretta vs Maevry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maevry

Girl #4,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, cause of great joy"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,187
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Maev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gretta Rank #4,387
Maevry Rank #4,187

Maevry is more popular, ranked #4187 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Maevry ___

  • Maevry Grace
  • Maevry Claire
  • Maevry Rose
  • Maevry Fiona
  • Maevry Siobhan
  • Maevry Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

If you choose Maevry

Saoirse Niamh Cormac Riona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretta or Maevry more popular?

Maevry is more popular, ranked #4187 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Gretta and Maevry mean?

Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin). Maevry means "she who intoxicates, cause of great joy" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gretta and Maevry boy or girl names?

Gretta is primarily a girl name. Maevry is primarily a girl name.

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