Mayer vs Olivia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayer ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Olivia mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mayer and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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