Mabel vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mabs

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mabel Rank #222
Vera Rank #226

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mabel ___

  • Mabel Rose
  • Mabel Jane
  • Mabel Grace
  • Mabel June
  • Mabel Pearl
  • Mabel Louise

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mabel

Hazel Florence Walter Ernest Edith

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel or Vera more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Vera mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Mabel and Vera boy or girl names?

Mabel is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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