Maeve vs Violet

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
Violet Rank #15

Violet is more popular, ranked #15 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

Violet ___

  • Violet Mae
  • Violet Jane
  • Violet Rose
  • Violet Claire
  • Violet Anne
  • Violet Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

If you choose Violet

Jasper Iris Hazel Felix Scarlett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeve or Violet more popular?

Violet is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Maeve and Violet mean?

Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin). Violet means "violet color, purple" (Latin origin).

Are Maeve and Violet boy or girl names?

Maeve is primarily a girl name. Violet is primarily a girl name.

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