May vs Sailor

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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Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Sailor Rank #1,341

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 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

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Sailor more popular?

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Sailor mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin).

Are May and Sailor boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Sailor is primarily a girl name.

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