Mayer
MAH-yer
Popularity
#8750
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,521
Peak Year
#100 in 2024
First Recorded
1912
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A surname and given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'mayor' or 'administrator'. Also a Hebrew name meaning 'bringing light'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Mayer Amschel Rothschild
Founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty
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