Mavis vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Theodore mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mavis and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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