Major Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Major Name at a Glance

Name	Major
Meaning	Greater. Also a military rank above Captain and below Colonel.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Major Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Major means “Greater. Also a military rank above Captain and below Colonel”. 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.

Major Name Origin

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

Is Major a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Major

When considering Major 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.