Mayer vs Dave

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 #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Dave Rank #2,019

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Mayer or Dave more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Dave mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayer and Dave boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.