Mavis vs Opal

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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Opal

Girl #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious gemstone"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
694
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Opie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Opal Rank #449

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 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

Opal ___

  • Opal Grace
  • Opal Jane
  • Opal Rose
  • Opal Mae
  • Opal Pearl
  • Opal Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Opal

Ruby Pearl Ivy Flora Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Opal more popular?

Opal is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Opal mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Opal means "precious gemstone" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Mavis and Opal boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Opal is primarily a girl name.

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