Mayer vs Sire

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 #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African American

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Sire Rank #1,681

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Sire more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Sire mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Mayer and Sire boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.