Mayve vs Savana

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Savana

Girl #4,934 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"open grassland, treeless plain"

Origin: Taino via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,934
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Van, Vana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mayve Rank #4,780
Savana Rank #4,934

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 vs #4934 for Savana.

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

Savana ___

  • Savana Grace
  • Savana Rose
  • Savana Claire
  • Savana Mae
  • Savana Nicole
  • Savana Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

If you choose Savana

Sienna Amber Chelsea River Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayve or Savana more popular?

Mayve is more popular, ranked #4780 compared to Savana at #4934 in the United States.

What do Mayve and Savana mean?

Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin). Savana means "open grassland, treeless plain" (Taino via Spanish origin).

Are Mayve and Savana boy or girl names?

Mayve is primarily a girl name. Savana is primarily a girl name.

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