Mayer vs Oskar

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

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Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Os, Osk

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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834
Oskar Rank #1,722

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 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

Oskar ___

  • Oskar James
  • Oskar William
  • Oskar Felix
  • Oskar Ludwig
  • Oskar Heinrich
  • Oskar Lars

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

If you choose Oskar

Felix Hugo Axel Astrid Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Oskar more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Oskar mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Mayer and Oskar boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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