Maeve vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maeve Rank #75
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeve or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Maeve and Olivia mean?

Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maeve and Olivia boy or girl names?

Maeve is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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