Maevyn vs Winnifred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maevyn

Girl #2,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intoxicating, she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,739
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Maeve

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Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,773
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Fred, Freddie

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Popularity Comparison

Maevyn Rank #2,739
Winnifred Rank #2,773

Maevyn is more popular, ranked #2739 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maevyn ___

  • Maevyn Rose
  • Maevyn Grace
  • Maevyn Elizabeth
  • Maevyn Jane
  • Maevyn Claire

Winnifred ___

  • Winnifred Rose
  • Winnifred Grace
  • Winnifred Mae
  • Winnifred Jean
  • Winnifred Claire
  • Winnifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maevyn

Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cormac Declan

If you choose Winnifred

Harriet Beatrice Cecily Eugenie Ambrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maevyn or Winnifred more popular?

Maevyn is more popular, ranked #2739 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do Maevyn and Winnifred mean?

Maevyn means "intoxicating, she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin). Winnifred means "blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation" (Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' origin).

Are Maevyn and Winnifred boy or girl names?

Maevyn is primarily a girl name. Winnifred is primarily a girl name.

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