Mayer vs Canon

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 #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Canon Rank #1,929

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Mayer or Canon more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Canon mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Mayer and Canon boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.