What origin is the name Mavis?

Mavis comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mavis a popular name?

Mavis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Mavis?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mavis — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Mavis

Q: Is Mavis a rare name?

Yes. Mavis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mavis

Mavis

Girl

irish

2 syllables

Mavis is an irish girl's name meaning "Of French and Irish origins, this name refers to the song thrush bird. It is often associated with the joy of nature and sweet song.".

Mavis is a girl name of irish origin meaning "Of French and Irish origins, this name refers to the song thrush bird. It is often associated with the joy of nature and sweet song.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of French and Irish origins, this name refers to the song thrush bird. It is often associated with the joy of nature and sweet song.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mavis

Very rare in US records

What does Mavis mean?

Mavis is a girl name of irish origin meaning "Of French and Irish origins, this name refers to the song thrush bird. It is often associated with the joy of nature and sweet song.".

Is Mavis a rare name?

Yes. Mavis does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Mavis

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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