Mayer vs Myron

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 #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Greek American Eastern European

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Myron Rank #1,695

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Myron more popular?

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Myron mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Mayer and Myron boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.