Mavis vs Penny

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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Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pen, Pey, Peie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Penny Rank #746

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #746 for Penny.

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

Penny ___

  • Penny Rose
  • Penny Jane
  • Penny Lou
  • Penny Mae
  • Penny Grace
  • Penny Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Penny

Nellie Bea Dot Hazel Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Penny more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Penny at #746 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Penny mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Mavis and Penny boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.

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