Mayve vs Sable

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayve

Girl #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, intoxicating one"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maie, Maykins

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Sable

Girl #4,941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: French heraldry

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,941
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabi, Sab

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Popularity Comparison

Mayve Rank #4,780
Sable Rank #4,941

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 vs #4941 for Sable.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayve ___

  • Mayve Rose
  • Mayve Grace
  • Mayve Eileen
  • Mayve Catherine
  • Mayve Brigid
  • Mayve Jane

Sable ___

  • Sable Rose
  • Sable Grace
  • Sable Wren
  • Sable Joy
  • Sable Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

If you choose Sable

Raven Ivory Slate Jade Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayve or Sable more popular?

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 compared to Sable at #4941 in the United States.

What do Mayve and Sable mean?

Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin). Sable means "black, dark-colored" (French heraldry origin).

Are Mayve and Sable boy or girl names?

Mayve is primarily a girl name. Sable is primarily a girl name.

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