Mimi vs Waverley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mimi

Girl #5,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (via Marie/Maria)

Cultural Roots

French Italian English American Taiwanese/Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,366
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Waverley

Girl #5,454 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"quaking aspen meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,454
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Rley

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Popularity Comparison

Mimi Rank #5,366
Waverley Rank #5,454

Mimi is more popular, ranked #5366 vs #5454 for Waverley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mimi ___

  • Mimi Rose
  • Mimi Claire
  • Mimi Grace
  • Mimi Louise
  • Mimi Elise
  • Mimi Jade

Waverley ___

  • Waverley Rose
  • Waverley Grace
  • Waverley Elise
  • Waverley Jane
  • Waverley Anne
  • Waverley Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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Coco Lulu Fifi Gigi Bebe

If you choose Waverley

Pemberton Darcy Ainsley Hadley Ellsworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mimi or Waverley more popular?

Mimi is more popular, ranked #5366 compared to Waverley at #5454 in the United States.

What do Mimi and Waverley mean?

Mimi means "sea of bitterness, beloved" (Hebrew (via Marie/Maria) origin). Waverley means "quaking aspen meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Mimi and Waverley boy or girl names?

Mimi is primarily a girl name. Waverley is primarily a girl name.

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