May vs Maven

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 #1,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who understands"

Origin: Hebrew

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May Rank #1,351

Maven Rank #1,550

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1550 for Maven.

Is May or Maven more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Maven at #1550 in the United States.

What do May and Maven mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Maven means "one who understands" (Hebrew origin).

Are May and Maven boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Maven is primarily a girl name.