Mayer vs Sir

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Sir Rank #1,964

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1964 for Sir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Sir more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Sir mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Mayer and Sir boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.

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