Mae vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Mae Rank #530

May Rank #1,351

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #1351 for May.

Is Mae or May more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Mae and May mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Mae and May boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.