Mame vs Tierney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mame

Girl #6,714 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish West African (Wolof)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,714
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mamie

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Tierney

Girl #6,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master, lordly one"

Origin: Old Irish tiarna

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,642
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tier, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mame Rank #6,714
Tierney Rank #6,642

Tierney is more popular, ranked #6642 vs #6714 for Mame.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mame ___

  • Mame Louise
  • Mame Grace
  • Mame Elaine
  • Mame Frances
  • Mame Jean
  • Mame Claire

Tierney ___

  • Tierney Rose
  • Tierney Grace
  • Tierney Ann
  • Tierney Lynn
  • Tierney Jane
  • Tierney Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mame

Flo Nell Bess Dora Pearl

If you choose Tierney

Fionnula Saoirse Cormac Declan Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mame or Tierney more popular?

Tierney is more popular, ranked #6642 compared to Mame at #6714 in the United States.

What do Mame and Tierney mean?

Mame means "beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Tierney means "lord, master, lordly one" (Old Irish tiarna origin).

Are Mame and Tierney boy or girl names?

Mame is primarily a girl name. Tierney is primarily a girl name.

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