Dee vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dee

Girl #24,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Goddess; holy one (river name)"

Origin: Celtic

Welsh Celtic Scottish American English

15 High Risk

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

English American French German

✓ All Clear

Dee Rank #24,389

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #24389 for Dee.

Is Dee or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Dee at #24389 in the United States.

What do Dee and May mean?

Dee means "Goddess; holy one (river name)" (Celtic origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Dee and May boy or girl names?

Dee is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.