Marina vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marina

Girl #639 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, maritime"

Origin: Latin (marinus)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Portuguese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Rina, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Marina Rank #639
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #639 for Marina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marina ___

  • Marina Grace
  • Marina Lucia
  • Marina Rose
  • Marina Elena
  • Marina Celeste
  • Marina Joy

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 Marina

Lucia Sofia Marco Rafael Catalina

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marina or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Marina at #639 in the United States.

What do Marina and Mavis mean?

Marina means "of the sea, maritime" (Latin (marinus) origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Marina and Mavis boy or girl names?

Marina is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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