Day vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Day Rank #20,203

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #20203 for Day.

Is Day or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Day and May mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Day and May boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a boy name. May is primarily a girl name.