Mayer vs Jacobi

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 #1,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American American Christian

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Jacobi Rank #1,827

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Jacobi more popular?

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Jacobi mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Jacobi means "held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayer and Jacobi boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Jacobi is primarily a boy name.