May vs Raylee

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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Raylee

Girl #1,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rye meadow, roe deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,250
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Raylee Rank #1,250

Raylee is more popular, ranked #1250 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

Raylee ___

  • Raylee Ann
  • Raylee Dawn
  • Raylee Grace
  • Raylee Mae
  • Raylee Jo
  • Raylee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Raylee

Brody Kylee Caden Skylar Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Raylee more popular?

Raylee is more popular, ranked #1250 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Raylee mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Raylee means "rye meadow, roe deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are May and Raylee boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Raylee is primarily a girl name.

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