Mayer vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Alek Rank #1,976

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Mayer or Alek more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Alek mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Mayer and Alek boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.