Mayes

A unisex name of Old English origin, meaning son of may; patronymic form.

Babies a year
9
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Mayes by the numbers

Mayes was given to 9 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 11 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Mayes. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Mavenexpert or connoisseur98 in the US (2017)
  • Meyerbringer of light; a form of Meir84 in the US (2017)
  • Maherkindly or generous one15 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Maysen71 in the US (2017)
  • Mayar18 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Mayan12 in England and Wales (2025)

Sounds like Mayes

Names that are said the same way as Mayes, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Maceclub-shaped weapon; from a spice plant9 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Maysthe month of may or from the hawthorn3 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Maisevariant spelling of maisie; a form of margaret; pearl5 in the US (2017)
  • Mase4 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Mais3 in England and Wales (2025)

Names about as common as Mayes

BaydenDetrickAmadiAryianBrixtenDaileyShahDevonn

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