May vs Roxanne

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
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 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

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Roxanne more popular?

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Roxanne mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are May and Roxanne boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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