Mayer vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Lyon Rank #1,890

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Mayer or Lyon more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Lyon mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Mayer and Lyon boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.