Damara vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

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 Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Mayer mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Damara and Mayer boy or girl names?

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

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