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Majour

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Pronounced MAY-jər /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/High

Meaning: A -our spelling of Major — from Latin maior, 'greater, larger'; the military rank; a word/rank-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Greater: Majour spells Major — 'greater; a high rank'. Bold, commanding, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA -our spelling of Major — from Latin maior, 'greater, larger'; the military rank; a word/rank-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5557 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Majour is an -our spelling of Major — from Latin maior, 'greater, larger, more important' — also the military officer rank. A bold, commanding, aspirational modern word/rank-name; the -our styling personalizes it (we note the recent given-name use). Nickname Maj.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, greater at the root, and commanding.

Did you know? Major means 'greater, larger' (Latin maior) — and names the military rank — Majour is an -our spelling, a bold, commanding modern word/rank-name.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Major — word/rank-name

Variations

MajorMajorr

Nicknames

Maj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Majour mean?

Majour spells Major — Latin 'greater'; also the military rank; a word/rank-name.

How do you pronounce Majour?

It's said MAY-jər /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Majour a boy or girl name?

Majour is a boy's name.

How popular is Majour?

Majour is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.