Sire vs Mayer

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

Sire Rank #1,681
Mayer Rank #1,834

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sire or Mayer more popular?

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

What do Sire and Mayer mean?

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

Are Sire and Mayer boy or girl names?

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

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