Mavis

Pronunciation: [ m-AYV-ihs ]

Boy Name #33,465 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mavis is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYV-ihs.

Parents who love the name Mavis often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,465
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mav May Mavie

Also a Girl Name

Mavis is also used as a girl name, ranked #566.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mavis

Is Mavis a boy or girl name?

Mavis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33465. As a girl name, it is ranked #566. Mavis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mavis?

Mavis is pronounced m-AYV-ihs.

How popular is the name Mavis?

Mavis is currently ranked #33465 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mavis?

Common nicknames for Mavis include Mav, May, and Mavie.

Is Mavis a common or rare name?

Mavis is an uncommon name, ranked #33465 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mavis

Mavis is a boy name .

Is Mavis a boy or girl name? Mavis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,465 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #566. Mavis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mavis is currently ranked #33,465 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mavis include Mav, May, and Mavie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.