Mayes
Pronunciation: [ m-AYZ ]
Mayes is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,116 in the US, popular nicknames include May and Mayie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mayes first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 154 babies have been named Mayes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mayes is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,116 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,116
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Mayes is also used as a girl name, ranked #43177.
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About the Name Mayes
Mayes is a boy name .
Is Mayes a boy or girl name? Mayes is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,116 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,177. Mayes is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mayes is currently ranked #7,116 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mayes include May and Mayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mayes include Mayer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis