Louise vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louise

Girl #538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Lulu

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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

Louise Rank #538
Mavis Rank #566

Louise is more popular, ranked #538 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Louise ___

  • Louise Marie
  • Louise Anne
  • Louise Rose
  • Louise Catherine
  • Louise Grace
  • Louise 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 Louise

Henry Charles Alice Edmund Margaret

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louise or Mavis more popular?

Louise is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Louise and Mavis mean?

Louise means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Louise and Mavis boy or girl names?

Louise is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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