Kennedi vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedi

Girl #685 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly-headed (original Gaelic)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenn, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

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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

Kennedi Rank #685
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #685 for Kennedi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennedi ___

  • Kennedi Grace
  • Kennedi Rose
  • Kennedi Mae
  • Kennedi Ann
  • Kennedi Claire
  • Kennedi Leigh

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 Kennedi

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If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennedi or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Kennedi at #685 in the United States.

What do Kennedi and Mavis mean?

Kennedi means "ugly-headed (original Gaelic)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Kennedi and Mavis boy or girl names?

Kennedi is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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