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Mayer vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Charley Rank #1,838

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1838 for Charley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Charley more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Charley mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Mayer and Charley boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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