Mayer vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Marlin Rank #1,945

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Mayer or Marlin more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Marlin mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Mayer and Marlin boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.