Jolene vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Jolene Rank #608
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

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 Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Mavis mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Jolene and Mavis boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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