May vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Oliver mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are May and Oliver boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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