May vs Odette

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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Odette

Girl #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,218
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Odie, Dettie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Odette Rank #1,218

Odette is more popular, ranked #1218 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

Odette ___

  • Odette Rose
  • Odette Claire
  • Odette Louise
  • Odette Marguerite
  • Odette Cecile
  • Odette Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Odette

Colette Bastien Sylvie Marcel Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Odette more popular?

Odette is more popular, ranked #1218 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Odette mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Odette means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic via French origin).

Are May and Odette boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Odette is primarily a girl name.

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