Mayer vs Pharaoh

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 #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Pharaoh more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Pharaoh mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Mayer and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.