Dave vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Mayer mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Dave and Mayer boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.