Mayer vs Hansel

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 #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Hansel Rank #1,666

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Hansel more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Hansel mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin).

Are Mayer and Hansel boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.