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Major

MAY-jer

Popularity

#16724

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

21,331

Peak Year

#1,050 in 2017

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Major is derived from the Latin word 'maior,' meaning 'greater'. It denotes a rank or status of importance.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Major General Nathanael Greene

    General in the American Revolutionary War

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongLeaderAmbitiousConfidentRespectful

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