Maeve vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

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Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nor

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Popularity Comparison

Maeve Rank #75
Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #75 for Maeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Nora ___

  • Nora Grace
  • Nora Jane
  • Nora Claire
  • Nora Rose
  • Nora Kate
  • Nora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

If you choose Nora

Finn Declan Ellie Jack Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeve or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Maeve and Nora mean?

Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Maeve and Nora boy or girl names?

Maeve is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.

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