Mae vs Thea

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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Thea

Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
893
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Thea Rank #348

Thea is more popular, ranked #348 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

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Thea more popular?

Thea is more popular, ranked #348 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Thea mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Mae and Thea boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Thea is primarily a girl name.

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