Mayes comes from an English surname — variously 'son of May/Matthew' and 'from the meadow/field' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'MAYZ'; nickname May).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, son-of-May at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mayes is an English surname variously 'son of May/Matthew' and 'from the meadow/field' — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAYZ').

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References — Mayes — surname; routes layered

Variations

MaysMayesMayse

Nicknames

May

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What does the name Mayes mean?

Mayes is an English surname, variously 'son of May/Matthew' and 'from the meadow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mayes?

It's said MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/ — one syllable.

Is Mayes a boy or girl name?

Mayes is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Mayes?

Mayes is a rare name in the U.S.