Mavis
Pronunciation: [ m-AYV-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mavis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 5 babies have been named Mavis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mavis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,465 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,465
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Mavis is also used as a girl name, ranked #566.
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Old High German origin
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Hebrew origin
"short form of Ari (lion) or Aaron (hi..."
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Akkadian origin
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Middle English origin
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#33,375 in US
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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, Maie, and Mavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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