Mayer vs Darryl

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

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Rowyn Kacen Greysen

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Channing Monty Ransom Chad

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Darryl mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Mayer and Darryl boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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