Mayer vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,834
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834

Garrison Rank #1,799

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Garrison more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Garrison mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Mayer and Garrison boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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