Mayer vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Ames Rank #2,018

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Mayer or Ames more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Ames mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Mayer and Ames boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.