Mayer vs Ramsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Ramsey Rank #1,753

Ramsey is more popular, ranked #1753 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Ramsey more popular?

Ramsey is more popular, ranked #1753 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Ramsey mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Ramsey means "wild garlic island" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Ramsey boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Ramsey is primarily a boy name.

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