Boy Name
Mayer
Mayer means “Physician”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Mayer — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Physician", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Myer is on your shortlist, Mayer belongs in the same conversation.
Mayer meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Physician
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mayer as M·A·Y·E·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mayer is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mayer variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mayera, Mayere, Mayery, Maye.
- Nicknames: May and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mayer with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mayer middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Myer, Meyer, Maury, Marye, Marya — full picks on the sibling names for Mayer guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mayer? Browse our names like Mayer guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mayer
What does the name Mayer mean?
Mayer means "Physician". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Mayer is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Mayer?
The exact origin of Mayer is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Mayer?
Mayer has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mayer a boy's or girl's name?
Mayer is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Mayer in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mayer sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mayer?
Names that share Mayer's sound and style include Myer, Meyer, Maury, Marye, Marya.
What middle names pair well with Mayer?
Good middle-name fits for Mayer pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mayer is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mayer is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mayer?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mayer share its rhythm without rhyming — Myer, Meyer, Maury all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.