Mavis vs Myra

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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Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Myra Rank #645

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #645 for Myra.

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

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Myra more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Myra mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Mavis and Myra boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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