Mayo

Mayo Meaning & Origin

About Mayo
The name "Mayo" is of Irish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mac Aodha," meaning "son of Aodh." Aodh is an ancient Irish name meaning "fire" or "fiery." Mayo can also refer to the county in Ireland, which is named after the town of Mayo. Overall, the name Mayo is associated with strength, passion, and a fiery nature.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mayo are male.

Mayo Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
M
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/meΙͺoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mayo in Braille

Here's how to represent Mayo in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mayo in braille

How to Spell the Name Mayo in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mayo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mayo in sign language

Numerology