Garrison vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799

Mayer Rank #1,834

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Mayer more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Mayer mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Garrison and Mayer boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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