Mayer vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Ferry Rank #32,658

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Mayer or Ferry more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Ferry mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Mayer and Ferry boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.