Dan vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Dan Rank #1,931

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Mayer mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Dan and Mayer boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.