May vs Day

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

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May Rank #1,351

Day Rank #20,203

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

Is May or Day more popular?

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

What do May and Day mean?

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

Are May and Day boy or girl names?

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