Ervin vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erv, Vinnie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ervin Rank #1,939
Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ervin ___

  • Ervin James
  • Ervin Lee
  • Ervin Ray
  • Ervin Wayne
  • Ervin Dale
  • Ervin Glenn

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 Ervin

Mervin Melvin Alvin Kevin Beverly

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ervin or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Mayer mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Ervin and Mayer boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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