May vs Ray

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 #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

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May Rank #1,351

Ray Rank #4,924

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is May or Ray more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do May and Ray mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are May and Ray boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Ray is primarily a girl name.