Major - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Major \m(a)-jor\ is pronounced MAY-jer. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "greater". Surname that is also a military title.

Major has 3 variant forms: Majer, Mayer and Mayor.

A baby name that sounds like Major is Mahir.

Major is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Major. Click here to compare Major with related baby names.