Mayo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mayo Name at a Glance

Name	Mayo
Meaning	Lives near the yew trees.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mayo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mayo means “Lives near the yew trees”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mayo Name Origin

Our database records Mayo under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mayo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mayo is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mayo

When considering Mayo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.