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Evans vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Evans Rank #1,880
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1880 for Evans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evans or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and Mayer mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Evans and Mayer boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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