Mayer vs Theoden

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
Theoden Rank #1,860

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1860 for Theoden.

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

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

Sibling Name Ideas

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Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Theoden more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Theoden mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Theoden boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Theoden is primarily a boy name.

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