Major

Meaning of Major

It means "greater" or "superior." It can also refer to a military rank.

Major has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Major

Major has cooled off, slipping to #670 in 2025, down from a peak of #329 in 2017.

Notable people named Major

• Major League
  1989 Baseball Comedy Movie
• Major Applewhite
  American football coach
• Major Attaway
  American actor
• Major Dodson
  American actor
• Major Lance
  American R&B singer

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Questions about the name Major

What does the name Major mean?

Major means it means "greater" or "superior." it can also refer to a military rank, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Major a boy's or a girl's name?

Major is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Major?

In 2025, Major ranked #670 for boys, down from #580 the year before.

When was Major most popular?

Major peaked at #329 in 2017.