May vs Maylin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Maylin Rank #1,194

Maylin is more popular, ranked #1194 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Maylin ___

  • Maylin Rose
  • Maylin Grace
  • Maylin Ann
  • Maylin Joy
  • Maylin Claire
  • Maylin Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Maylin

Jocelyn Madison Vivian Jasmine Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Maylin more popular?

Maylin is more popular, ranked #1194 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Maylin mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Maylin means "beautiful spirit" (Chinese origin).

Are May and Maylin boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Maylin is primarily a girl name.

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