Girl name guide

Maeve name meaning, origin and style

Maeve is a Irish name commonly associated with she who intoxicates.

Origin

Irish

Meaning

she who intoxicates

Say it

MAYV

Choosing Maeve

A compact Irish mythological name with a strong single-syllable presence.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.