Meaning
Maeve is a irish name meaning “She who intoxicates”.
History
From the Irish Meadhbh, the name of the legendary queen of Connacht at the heart of the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Short, strong and vowel-rich, Maeve fits contemporary taste while carrying a very old story.
Popularity
Ranked #64 in 2026 · up 496 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.