Mayer vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Roderick Rank #1,904

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Mayer or Roderick more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Roderick mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mayer and Roderick boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.