Mayer vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Marlo Rank #1,696

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Marlo more popular?

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Marlo mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Marlo boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.