Evalyn vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evalyn

Girl #1,354 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child, desired"

Origin: Norman French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,354
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie, Eva, Ev

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Evalyn Rank #1,354
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1354 for Evalyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evalyn ___

  • Evalyn Rose
  • Evalyn Grace
  • Evalyn Claire
  • Evalyn Mae
  • Evalyn Jane
  • Evalyn Louise

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 Evalyn

Theodore Adelaide Jasper Cecily Edmund

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evalyn or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Evalyn at #1354 in the United States.

What do Evalyn and May mean?

Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Evalyn and May boy or girl names?

Evalyn is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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