Amelia 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
Nicknames
May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mayer Rank #1,834

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Mayer ___

  • Mayer Isaac
  • Mayer Elijah
  • Mayer Samuel
  • Mayer David
  • Mayer Louis
  • Mayer Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mayer more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mayer mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Amelia and Mayer boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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