Mae vs Union

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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Union

Boy #32,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the act of joining together, unity, oneness"

Origin: Latin unio (oneness)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,512
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Uni, Uni-bear

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Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Union Rank #32,512

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32512 for Union.

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

Union ___

  • Union James
  • Union Miles
  • Union Cole
  • Union Everett
  • Union Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Union

Liberty Justice Valor Honor True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Union more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Union at #32512 in the United States.

What do Mae and Union mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Union means "the act of joining together, unity, oneness" (Latin unio (oneness) origin).

Are Mae and Union boy or girl names?

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

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