Mavis vs Milan

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

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Milan

Boy #231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Serbian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#231
Total SSA Count
1,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Milan Rank #231

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 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

Milan ___

  • Milan James
  • Milan Alexander
  • Milan Xavier
  • Milan Kai
  • Milan Dante
  • Milan Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Milan

Luca Dante Aria Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Milan more popular?

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Milan mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Milan means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Mavis and Milan boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Milan is primarily a boy name.

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