Mayer vs Craig

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 #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Craig Rank #1,840

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Mayer or Craig more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Craig mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Mayer and Craig boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.