December vs Maylene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maylene

Girl #5,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter grace, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew-English blend

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mayle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Maylene Rank #5,238

Maylene is more popular, ranked #5238 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Maylene ___

  • Maylene Rose
  • Maylene Grace
  • Maylene Ann
  • Maylene Claire
  • Maylene Joy
  • Maylene Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Maylene

Darlene Charlene Jolene Emmeline Adeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Maylene more popular?

Maylene is more popular, ranked #5238 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Maylene mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Maylene means "bitter grace, beloved" (Hebrew-English blend origin).

Are December and Maylene boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Maylene is primarily a girl name.

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