Addilynn vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addilynn

Girl #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, adorned + lake/waterfall"

Origin: Old German + Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,390
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Addi, Addie, Lynn

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Addilynn Rank #1,390
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1390 for Addilynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilynn ___

  • Addilynn Grace
  • Addilynn Rose
  • Addilynn Mae
  • Addilynn Claire
  • Addilynn Faith
  • Addilynn Joy

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addilynn

Hadley Presley Harper Brecken Beckham

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilynn or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Addilynn at #1390 in the United States.

What do Addilynn and May mean?

Addilynn means "noble, adorned + lake/waterfall" (Old German + Old English/Welsh origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Addilynn and May boy or girl names?

Addilynn is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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