Day vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, brightness"

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 #14,900

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #14900 for Day.

Is Day or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and May mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (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 girl name. May is primarily a girl name.