Mayer vs Oskar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

✓ All Clear

Mayer Rank #1,834

Oskar Rank #1,722

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Oskar more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Oskar mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Mayer and Oskar boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.