Girl Name · English Origin
Mavis
Mavis is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of English origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Mavis is a girl baby name of English origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Mavis often also consider Maris.
Mavis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mavis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: English naming roots help connect Mavis to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mavis as M·A·V·I·S, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mavis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mavis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mavisa, Mavise, Mavisy, Mavi.
- Nicknames: Mav and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mavis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mavis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maris, Marquis, Marvis, Marlis, Mathis — full picks on the sibling names for Mavis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mavis? Browse our names like Mavis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mavis
What does the name Mavis mean?
Mavis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Mavis?
Mavis originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Mavis?
Mavis has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mavis a boy's or girl's name?
Mavis is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Mavis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mavis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mavis?
Names that share Mavis's sound and style include Maris, Marquis, Marvis, Marlis, Mathis.
What middle names pair well with Mavis?
Good middle-name fits for Mavis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mavis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mavis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mavis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mavis share its rhythm without rhyming — Maris, Marquis, Marvis all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.