Mayer vs Axell

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 #1,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

Scandinavian German American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Axell Rank #1,824

Axell is more popular, ranked #1824 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Axell more popular?

Axell is more popular, ranked #1824 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Axell mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Axell means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin).

Are Mayer and Axell boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Axell is primarily a boy name.