Charley vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Charley Rank #1,838

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Mayer mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Charley and Mayer boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.