The baby name Mayer is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "My-er".
Mayer is German in Origin.
Mayer is a name of German origin, meaning "steward" or "mayor". It is derived from the Middle High German word "meier", which was used to refer to a person who was in charge of managing an estate or a village. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history.
The name Mayer is typically used as a surname, but it can also be used as a first name. It is more commonly used as a masculine name, although it can also be used for females. The pronunciation of Mayer is "MY-er" or "MAY-er", depending on the region and dialect. The name is most commonly found in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration.
The name Mayer is composed of two elements: "meier", meaning "steward" or "mayor", and the suffix "-er", which is used to indicate a profession or occupation. The name reflects the importance of land management and governance in medieval society. Today, the name is often associated with successful businessmen and entrepreneurs, reflecting the qualities of leadership and management that are inherent in the name's meaning.
Mayer has the following similar or variant Names
- Meyer |
- Meier |
- Meir |
- Maier |
- Mayr |
- Mayerl |
- Mayerle |
- Mayrle |
- Meirle |
- Meirer |
- Meurer |
- Mair |
- Mairer |
- Mayrhofer |
- Mayerhofer |
- Mayrhuber |
- Mayerhuber |
- Mayringer |
- Mayeringer |
- Mayrl |
- Mayerlhuber |
- Mayerlhofer |
- Mayerlberger |
- Mayerberger |
- Mayrberger |
- Mayerbacher |
- Mayerbach |
- Mayeritsch |
- Mayerich |
- Mayerhoffer |
- Mayerhanser