Mayer vs Evans

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 #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Evans Rank #1,880

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Mayer or Evans more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Evans mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Mayer and Evans boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.