Maevis vs Nessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maevis

Girl #2,792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush (bird)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,792
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mave

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Nessa

Girl #2,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"headland, promontory, cape"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ness

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Popularity Comparison

Maevis Rank #2,792
Nessa Rank #2,854

Maevis is more popular, ranked #2792 vs #2854 for Nessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maevis ___

  • Maevis Rose
  • Maevis Jane
  • Maevis Claire
  • Maevis Eleanor
  • Maevis Louise
  • Maevis Grace

Nessa ___

  • Nessa Rose
  • Nessa Mae
  • Nessa Grace
  • Nessa Claire
  • Nessa Faye
  • Nessa Dawn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maevis or Nessa more popular?

Maevis is more popular, ranked #2792 compared to Nessa at #2854 in the United States.

What do Maevis and Nessa mean?

Maevis means "song thrush (bird)" (Old French origin). Nessa means "headland, promontory, cape" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Maevis and Nessa boy or girl names?

Maevis is primarily a girl name. Nessa is primarily a girl name.

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