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Flint 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

Flint Rank #1,981
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Mayer mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Flint and Mayer boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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