Major
MAY-jer
Popularity
#16724
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.
Numerology
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
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