Maeva vs Odette

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeva

Girl #1,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"welcome, greetings"

Origin: Tahitian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

French Polynesian Tahitian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,315
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Eva, Evie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Odette

Girl #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,218
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Odie, Dettie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maeva Rank #1,315
Odette Rank #1,218

Odette is more popular, ranked #1218 vs #1315 for Maeva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maeva ___

  • Maeva Rose
  • Maeva Claire
  • Maeva Louise
  • Maeva Grace
  • Maeva Elise
  • Maeva Isabelle

Odette ___

  • Odette Rose
  • Odette Claire
  • Odette Louise
  • Odette Marguerite
  • Odette Cecile
  • Odette Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maeva

Maia Lena Océane Théo Lucie

If you choose Odette

Colette Bastien Sylvie Marcel Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeva or Odette more popular?

Odette is more popular, ranked #1218 compared to Maeva at #1315 in the United States.

What do Maeva and Odette mean?

Maeva means "welcome, greetings" (Tahitian/Polynesian origin). Odette means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Maeva and Odette boy or girl names?

Maeva is primarily a girl name. Odette is primarily a girl name.

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