Mayer vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Theodore mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mayer and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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