Maevyn is a modern American elaboration of Maeve, the Irish name of a legendary warrior queen of Connacht; Maeve comes from Medb and means "she who intoxicates". The added -vyn ending gives it a two-syllable rhythm like Evelyn. Maevyn has risen steadily from number 12539 in 2015 to number 2397 in 2025, its best rank to date.