Maggie vs Thea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

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Popularity Comparison

Maggie Rank #299
Thea Rank #348

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #348 for Thea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie or Thea more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Thea mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Maggie and Thea boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Thea is primarily a girl name.

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