Makenna vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Makenna Rank #525
Mavis Rank #566

Makenna is more popular, ranked #525 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Makenna ___

  • Makenna Grace
  • Makenna Rose
  • Makenna Claire
  • Makenna Lynn
  • Makenna Jane
  • Makenna Hope

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Makenna

Liam Declan Fiona Sienna Brady

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makenna or Mavis more popular?

Makenna is more popular, ranked #525 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Makenna and Mavis mean?

Makenna means "born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Makenna and Mavis boy or girl names?

Makenna is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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