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May vs Faith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Faith Rank #249

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #1351 for May.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Faith more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Faith mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are May and Faith boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Faith is primarily a girl name.

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