April vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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April Rank #502

May Rank #1,351

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #1351 for May.

Is April or May more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do April and May mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are April and May boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.