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Major Meaning and Origin

Major is Latin given name meaning a high-ranking military officer.

Major is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Major is currently #441 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Major are Major Ritchie.

Major is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Major

Major

Major name meaning

a high-ranking military officer

Major name origin

Latin

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Major is ranked #441 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Major were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Major in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Major in Canada

Celebrities named Major

Major Ritchie (Tennis)

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Major - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Major?
The meaning of the name Major is a high-ranking military officer.
What is the origin of the name Major?
The origin of the name Major is Latin .
Is Major a girl or boy name?
The name Major is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Major were boys, 0.00% of babies called Major were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Major?
According to statistics, Major is ranked 441th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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