May vs Mae

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 #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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May Rank #1,351

Mae Rank #530

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

Is May or Mae more popular?

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

What do May and Mae mean?

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

Are May and Mae boy or girl names?

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