Mayer vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Fred mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Mayer and Fred boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.