Lorraine vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorraine

Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Lorri, Lorie

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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

Lorraine Rank #1,416
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1416 for Lorraine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorraine ___

  • Lorraine Marie
  • Lorraine Anne
  • Lorraine Elizabeth
  • Lorraine Grace
  • Lorraine Jean
  • Lorraine Claire

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 Lorraine

Marlene Arlene Paulette Colette Francine

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorraine or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Lorraine at #1416 in the United States.

What do Lorraine and May mean?

Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Lorraine and May boy or girl names?

Lorraine is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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