Haven vs Maeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Haven Rank #202
Maeve Rank #75

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Maeve more popular?

Maeve is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Haven and Maeve mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Haven and Maeve boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a girl name. Maeve is primarily a girl name.

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