Mayer vs Calder

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 #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Calder Rank #2,005

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Mayer or Calder more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Calder mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mayer and Calder boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.