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Maeven Pronunciation

Maeven is pronounced MAY-vən /ˈmeɪ.vən/High

Meaning: Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'Medium

In 30 seconds: A queen and an expert in one name: Maeven blends Irish Maeve — 'she who intoxicates, she who rules' — with the word maven, 'expert'. Warrior-queen roots, future-CEO ring.

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Origin MediumIrish, American

MeaningModern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'

U.S. rank (2024)#3608 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maeven blends Maeve — anglicized from Irish Medb, 'intoxicating' or 'she who rules', the legendary warrior-queen of the Ulster Cycle — with the sound of maven (Yiddish 'expert'). It joins Maeve's revival with a modern -ven finish, sibling to Maven and Maeson.

It registers faintly in recent records. Very rare, regal-rooted, and expert-sounding.

Did you know? Queen Medb (Maeve) of Connacht launched the great cattle-raid of the Táin to match her husband's wealth — Irish myth's most formidable ruler, 'she who intoxicates'.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Maeve — root etymology

Variations

MaeveMavenMaevynn

Nicknames

MaeMaeve

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If you like Maeven…

Maeve— the warrior-queen root

Maven— the 'expert' word it echoes

Maisie— a fellow Mae- vintage favorite

Kaylen— echoes that soft -en sound

Kathleen— another Irish name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maeven?

Maeven is pronounced MAY-vən (/ˈmeɪ.vən/). Press play above to hear Maeven said aloud.

How do you say Maeven?

Maeven is said MAY-vən (/ˈmeɪ.vən/). Press play above to hear Maeven said aloud.

What does the name Maeven mean?

Maeven is a modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'.

Is Maeven a boy or girl name?

Maeven is used mainly as a girl's name.

How popular is Maeven?

Maeven is a very rare, modern name in the U.S.