Mayer vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Mayer or Sheldon more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Sheldon mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.