Maple vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maple

Girl #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maple tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mape

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maple Rank #1,190
May Rank #1,351

Maple is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maple ___

  • Maple Rose
  • Maple Ann
  • Maple Joy
  • Maple Grace
  • Maple Lynn
  • Maple Jean

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 Maple

Birch Sage Hazel Willow Ash

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple or May more popular?

Maple is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Maple and May mean?

Maple means "maple tree" (Old English origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Maple and May boy or girl names?

Maple is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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