May

Pronunciation: [ m-AY ]

Boy Name #19,754 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

May is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AY.

Parents who love the name May often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,754
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mayson #1331 Mayer #1834 Maynor #3033 Maycol #3527 Maykel #4410

Also a Girl Name

May is also used as a girl name, ranked #1351.

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Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About May

Is May a boy or girl name?

May is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19754. As a girl name, it is ranked #1351. May is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce May?

May is pronounced m-AY.

How popular is the name May?

May is currently ranked #19754 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is May a common or rare name?

May is an uncommon name, ranked #19754 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name May

May is a boy name .

Is May a boy or girl name? May is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,754 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,351. May is more commonly used as a girl name.

May is currently ranked #19,754 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of May include Mayson, Mayer, Maynor, Maycol, Maykel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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