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Maynor

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-nor /ˈmeɪ.nɔr/Medium

Meaning: Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Low

In 30 seconds: Maynor is a name popular in Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua with probable Germanic roots. Its exact etymology is debated, but it carries a strong, confident sound common in Central American naming traditions.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Spanish
MeaningPossibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'
U.S. rank (2024)#3021 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219262024

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

History & Origin

The name Maynor is believed to have entered Central American Spanish through contact with German immigrants or indirectly via English names like Maynard. In the 20th century it became a staple of Honduran and Guatemalan naming, used across social classes.

Maynor does not appear in medieval European records but became entrenched in Central American culture during the mid-20th century. It may be a phonetic adaptation of the English surname Maynard or the occupational term 'manor.' Its exact path remains studied by regional onomastics scholars.

Did you know? Maynor is far more common in Honduras and Guatemala than anywhere else in the world — a regional favorite that rarely appears outside Central America and its diaspora communities.
Overall data confidence 65%
Central American Naming Traditions — Regional Study — Onomastics data for Honduras/GuatemalaBehind the Name Forum — Maynor — User-sourced etymology discussion

Variations

MaynardManorMainor

Nicknames

MayNori

Famous Bearers

  • ★Maynor Figueroa (1983–present)
    Honduran professional footballer who played as a defender for Wigan Athletic in the Premier League.

If you like Maynor…

Maynard— Likely ancestor name with shared Germanic roots
Mayor— Phonetically close Central American name
Rainor— Similar sound pattern in the region

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maynor mean?

Maynor likely derives from a Germanic root related to strength or an army, though its exact meaning is debated among name scholars.

How do you pronounce Maynor?

Maynor is pronounced MAY-nor, with stress on the first syllable.

Is Maynor a boy or girl name?

Maynor is used exclusively as a boy's name, primarily in Honduras and Guatemala.

How popular is Maynor?

Maynor is very popular in Honduras and Guatemala but rare elsewhere outside Central American diaspora communities.