Ines vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ines

Girl #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ine, Nessi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Ines →

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
Full profile for May →

Popularity Comparison

Ines Rank #1,282
May Rank #1,351

Ines is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ines ___

  • Ines Maria
  • Ines Sofia
  • Ines Valentina
  • Ines Luna
  • Ines Elena
  • Ines Rosa

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 Ines

Mateo Santiago Camila Lucia Rafael

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ines or May more popular?

Ines is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Ines and May mean?

Ines means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Latin origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Ines and May boy or girl names?

Ines is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

May vs Ines Ines vs Miya Ines vs Chava Ines vs Christine Ines vs Madisson
← Full profile: Ines ← Full profile: May Browse all baby names