Mavis vs Miranda

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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Miranda

Girl #622 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of admiration, she who must be admired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#622
Total SSA Count
478
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mandy, Randa, Mira

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Miranda Rank #622

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #622 for Miranda.

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

Miranda ___

  • Miranda Grace
  • Miranda Rose
  • Miranda Lee
  • Miranda Kate
  • Miranda Anne
  • Miranda Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Miranda

Olivia Cordelia Sebastian Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Miranda more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Miranda at #622 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Miranda mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Miranda means "worthy of admiration, she who must be admired" (Latin origin).

Are Mavis and Miranda boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Miranda is primarily a girl name.

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