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Mays

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAYZ /ˈmeɪz/Medium

Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'son of Matthew/May' and 'one who lived by a field' (also linked to the word maize); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Matthew; one by a field: Mays is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MAYZ').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously 'son of Matthew/May' and 'one who lived by a field' (also linked to the word maize); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7538 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119222024

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

Mays comes from an English surname, variously 'son of Matthew/May' and 'one who lived by a field' (also linked to the word maize; routes layered, which we note; made known by baseball legend Willie Mays). A crisp, modern name (said 'MAYZ').

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

Did you know? Mays is an English surname, variously 'son of Matthew/May' and 'one who lived by a field' — made known by baseball legend Willie Mays — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAYZ').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Mays — surname; routes layered

Variations

MayesMazeMaes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mays mean?

Mays is an English surname, variously 'son of Matthew/May' and 'one who lived by a field'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mays?

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

Is Mays a boy or girl name?

Mays is a boy's name here.

How popular is Mays?

Mays is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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