Mayer vs Deegan

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 #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Deegan mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mayer and Deegan boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.