Jacqueline vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacqueline

Girl #589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew (via French Jacques)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
510
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jackie, Jack, Jacqui

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jacqueline Rank #589
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #589 for Jacqueline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacqueline ___

  • Jacqueline Marie
  • Jacqueline Rose
  • Jacqueline Ann
  • Jacqueline Louise
  • Jacqueline Elise
  • Jacqueline Claire

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacqueline

Caroline Josephine Charlotte Robert Edward

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacqueline or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Jacqueline at #589 in the United States.

What do Jacqueline and Mavis mean?

Jacqueline means "supplanter, one who grasps the heel" (Hebrew (via French Jacques) origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Jacqueline and Mavis boy or girl names?

Jacqueline is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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