Kolbe 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

Popularity Comparison

Kolbe Rank #1,940
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1940 for Kolbe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolbe or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Kolbe at #1940 in the United States.

What do Kolbe and Mayer mean?

Kolbe means "club, mace (Germanic surname root)" (Old German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Kolbe and Mayer boy or girl names?

Kolbe is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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