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Mayer vs Levy

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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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Levy Rank #1,854

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1854 for Levy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Levy more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Levy at #1854 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Levy mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Levy means "joined, attached" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayer and Levy boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Levy is primarily a boy name.

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