May vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Stacy Rank #1,393

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1393 for Stacy.

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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Stacy more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Stacy at #1393 in the United States.

What do May and Stacy mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are May and Stacy boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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