Iona vs Maevyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,771
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Io, Ona

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iona Rank #2,771
Maevyn Rank #2,739

Maevyn is more popular, ranked #2739 vs #2771 for Iona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iona ___

  • Iona Rose
  • Iona May
  • Iona Grace
  • Iona Jean
  • Iona Claire
  • Iona Maeve

Maevyn ___

  • Maevyn Rose
  • Maevyn Grace
  • Maevyn Elizabeth
  • Maevyn Jane
  • Maevyn Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Iona

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If you choose Maevyn

Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cormac Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iona or Maevyn more popular?

Maevyn is more popular, ranked #2739 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Maevyn mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Maevyn means "intoxicating, she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Iona and Maevyn boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Maevyn is primarily a girl name.

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