Mayer vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Karl mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Mayer and Karl boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.