Mayer vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Rico Rank #1,698

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Rico more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Rico mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Mayer and Rico boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.