James vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

James Rank #5
Mayer Rank #1,834

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mayer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do James and Mayer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are James and Mayer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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