May vs Hope

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 #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

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May Rank #1,351

Hope Rank #317

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Hope more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Hope mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are May and Hope boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.