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Boy Name

Mayer

"Greater; one who is greater or leading."

Ranked #1840 for boys

About the Name Mayer

Meaning

Greater; one who is greater or leading.

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Boy Rank

#1840

Girl Rank

#8750

Mayer is a boy name of German/Yiddish origin. The name means "Greater; one who is greater or leading." and Currently ranked #1840 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other German/Yiddish names.

Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
#106
1960
#133
1970
#198
1980
#276
1990
#383
2000
#617
2010
#468
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
5
Starts with
M
Origin
German/Yiddish

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