May vs Rob

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

✓ All Clear
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Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,807
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

54 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Rob Rank #19,807

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #19807 for Rob.

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

Rob ___

  • Rob Ryan
  • Rob James
  • Rob Andrew
  • Rob Michael
  • Rob Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Rob

Kate Sam Tom Beth Dan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Rob more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do May and Rob mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are May and Rob boy or girl names?

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

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