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Mayer

Pronunciation: [ m-AY-er ]

Girl Name #8,789 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mayer is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AY-er.

Parents who love the name Mayer often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,789
Total SSA Count
12

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

May Mayie

Also a Boy Name

Mayer is also used as a boy name, ranked #1834.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayer

Is Mayer a boy or girl name?
Mayer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8789. As a boy name, it is ranked #1834. Mayer is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Mayer?
Mayer is pronounced m-AY-er.
How popular is the name Mayer?
Mayer is currently ranked #8789 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mayer?
Common nicknames for Mayer include May and Mayie.
Is Mayer a common or rare name?
Mayer is an uncommon name, ranked #8789 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mayer

Mayer is a girl name .

Is Mayer a boy or girl name? Mayer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,789 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,834. Mayer is more commonly used as a boy name.

Mayer is currently ranked #8,789 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mayer include May and Mayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mayer include Mayeli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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