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Mayer vs Holt

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Holt Rank #1,918

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Holt more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Holt mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Holt boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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