Meyer vs Mylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

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Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Meyer Rank #1,815
Mylan Rank #1,719

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Mylan more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Mylan mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Meyer and Mylan boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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