Leona vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leona

Girl #488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lioness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#488
Total SSA Count
624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leona Rank #488
Mavis Rank #566

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leona ___

  • Leona Grace
  • Leona Mae
  • Leona Rose
  • Leona Claire
  • Leona Jean
  • Leona Ruth

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 Leona

Felix Hugo Cecily Arthur Rosalie

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leona or Mavis more popular?

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Leona and Mavis mean?

Leona means "lioness" (Latin origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Leona and Mavis boy or girl names?

Leona is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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