Fischer vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fischer

Boy #2,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fisherman"

Origin: German

German Jewish American Scandinavian

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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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Fischer Rank #2,004

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2004 for Fischer.

Is Fischer or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Fischer at #2004 in the United States.

What do Fischer and Mayer mean?

Fischer means "fisherman" (German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Fischer and Mayer boy or girl names?

Fischer is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.