What origin is the name Mayo?

Mayo comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mayo a popular name?

Mayo is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Mayo does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Mayo?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Mayo — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Mayo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mayo

Mayo

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Mayo is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name that signifies someone who lives near the yew trees. It is also well-known as a prominent county in the west of Ireland.".

Parents who choose Mayo pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish name that signifies someone who lives near the yew trees. It is also well-known as a prominent county in the west of Ireland.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name that signifies someone who lives near the yew trees. It is also well-known as a prominent county in the west of Ireland.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mayo

Very rare in US records

What does Mayo mean?

Mayo is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name that signifies someone who lives near the yew trees. It is also well-known as a prominent county in the west of Ireland.".