Meek

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEEK /ˈmiːk/Medium

Meaning: Meek is the English word 'meek,' meaning 'gentle, humble, mild,' used here as a one-syllable word-name; the rapper Meek Mill is a well-known bearer of the name. Stated plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle word-name: Meek means 'gentle, humble' (said 'MEEK').

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MeaningMeek is the English word 'meek,' meaning 'gentle, humble, mild,' used here as a one-syllable word-name; the rapper Meek Mill is a well-known bearer of the name. Stated plainly.

U.S. rank (2021)#10408 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meek is an English word ('gentle, humble') used here as a first name. We state it plainly; it has no naming tradition and reads as a bold, minimalist pick, very rare (said 'MEEK').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, gentle, and word-styled.

Did you know? Meek is the English word for 'gentle, humble,' and is carried by the rapper Meek Mill; as a name it reads modern and one-of-a-kind, stated plainly (said 'MEEK').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Meek — English word 'meek'; rapper Meek Mill

Variations

MeeksMeikMieke

Nicknames

MeeKi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meek mean?

Meek is the English word 'meek,' 'gentle, humble.'

How do you pronounce Meek?

It's said MEEK /ˈmiːk/ - one syllable.

Is Meek a boy or girl name?

Meek is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Meek?

Meek is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.