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Deegan vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Mayer Rank #1,834

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Mayer more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Mayer mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Deegan and Mayer boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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