Mae vs Ova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ova

Boy #32,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"plural of ovum (biological)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
O

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Ova Rank #32,572

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32572 for Ova.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Ova ___

  • Ova James
  • Ova Lee
  • Ova Ray
  • Ova Dean
  • Ova Glenn
  • Ova Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Ova

Nova Iva Mira Lena Cova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Ova more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Ova at #32572 in the United States.

What do Mae and Ova mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Ova means "plural of ovum (biological)" (Latin origin).

Are Mae and Ova boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Ova is primarily a boy name.

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