May Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

May Name at a Glance

Name	May
Meaning	Diminutive of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name May Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, May means “Diminutive of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter”. 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.

May Name Origin

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

Is May a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name May

When considering May 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.