Mayer vs Ransom

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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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Ransom mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Mayer and Ransom boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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