Kathy vs Maevyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maevyn

Girl #2,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intoxicating, she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,739
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Maeve

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kathy Rank #2,694
Maevyn Rank #2,739

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 vs #2739 for Maevyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathy ___

  • Kathy Ann
  • Kathy Marie
  • Kathy Lynn
  • Kathy Jo
  • Kathy Lee
  • Kathy Sue

Maevyn ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathy

Debbie Sandy Linda Bobby Tommy

If you choose Maevyn

Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cormac Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathy or Maevyn more popular?

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 compared to Maevyn at #2739 in the United States.

What do Kathy and Maevyn mean?

Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin). Maevyn means "intoxicating, she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kathy and Maevyn boy or girl names?

Kathy is primarily a girl name. Maevyn is primarily a girl name.

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