Mae vs Raven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Raven Rank #388

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Raven more popular?

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Raven mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Mae and Raven boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Raven is primarily a girl name.

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