May vs Susanna

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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Susanna

Girl #1,352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Biblical Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,352
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Susanna Rank #1,352

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1352 for Susanna.

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

Susanna ___

  • Susanna Rose
  • Susanna Claire
  • Susanna Elise
  • Susanna Marie
  • Susanna Jane
  • Susanna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Susanna

Arabella Edmund Cordelia Sebastian Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Susanna more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Susanna at #1352 in the United States.

What do May and Susanna mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Susanna means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are May and Susanna boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Susanna is primarily a girl name.

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