Mayer vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Octavius Rank #2,013

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #2013 for Octavius.

Is Mayer or Octavius more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Octavius at #2013 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Octavius mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Mayer and Octavius boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.