Mayer vs Jules

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

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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,841
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834

Jules Rank #1,841

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Jules more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Jules mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Mayer and Jules boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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