Artemis vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Artemis Rank #1,024
Mayer Rank #1,834

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

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 Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Mayer more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Mayer mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Artemis and Mayer boy or girl names?

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

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