May vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Olivia mean?

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

Are May and Olivia boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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