Mavis vs Meredith

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

Mavis Rank #566
Meredith Rank #490

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mavis ___

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

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Meredith more popular?

Meredith is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Meredith mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Mavis and Meredith boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Meredith is primarily a girl name.

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