Mayer
ma-yer
US Popularity:3965
Origin:German
Meaning:Farmer; greater; bright
Mayer is a masculine name of German, Latin, and Hebrew origin, meaning "farmer," "greater," or "bright," respectively. This common German surname is a lesser-known first name, making it an eye-catching choice for parents looking for a unique moniker for baby. The German Mayer is derived from the Latin māior, which means "headman" or "greater." In the past, this title was given to stewards, bailiffs, and tenant farmers to denote their status. In Hebrew, this name is a variant of Meyer, coming from the Hebrew word meir meaning "enlightened." An influential and intelligent name like Mayer will be sure to encourage a natural-born leader in baby.
Mayer Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mayer is currently #3809 on The Bump
Boy:Mayer is currently #1253 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mayer is currently #3965 in U.S. births
Boy:Mayer is currently #1207 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3965
in 2022
- 360
from 2021
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