May Jessop

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Jessop — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Jessop is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Jessop: Bob Jessop (born 1946), British Marxist theoretician Carolyn Jessop (born 1968), American author Charles Minshall Jessop (1861–1939), mathematician Christine Jessop (1974–1984), Canadian child murdered in 1984 Clytie Jessop (1929–2017), British actress Craig Jessop (born 1949), American academic Elisha Jessop (1843–1918), Canadian doctor and politician Flora Jessop (born 1969), American social activist George H. May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Jessop

English

Bob Jessop (born 1946), British Marxist theoretician Carolyn Jessop (born 1968), American author Charles Minshall Jessop (1861–1939), mathematician Christine Jessop (1974–1984), Canadian child murdered in 1984 Clytie Jessop (1929–2017), British actress Craig Jessop (born 1949), American academic Elisha Jessop (1843–1918), Canadian doctor and politician Flora Jessop (born 1969), American social activist George H.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Jessop:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jessop?
The surname Jessop originates from English. Bob Jessop (born 1946), British Marxist theoretician Carolyn Jessop (born 1968), American author Charles Minshall Jessop (1861–1939), mathematician Christine Jessop (1974–1984), Canadian child murdered in 1984 Clytie Jessop (1929–2017), British actress Craig Jessop (born 1949), American academic Elisha Jessop (1843–1918), Canadian doctor and politician Flora Jessop (born 1969), American social activist George H.
What are the origins of the name May Jessop?
The name May Jessop combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Jessop originates from English.
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