Mayer vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Kent mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Mayer and Kent boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.