May vs April

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

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May Rank #1,351

April Rank #502

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

Is May or April more popular?

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

What do May and April mean?

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

Are May and April boy or girl names?

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