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Mayer vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Flint Rank #1,981

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Flint more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Flint mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Flint boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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