Mayer vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Dan Rank #1,931

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Mayer or Dan more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Dan mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayer and Dan boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.