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Meyer

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Pronounced MY-ər /ˈmaɪ.ər/High

Meaning: Variously the Hebrew Meir, 'one who brings light; bright, shining', and the German surname Meyer, 'a steward, a farmer'; more often a boy's name; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: One who brings light: Meyer is Hebrew 'bright' (and a German 'steward'). Crisp, distinguished, and warm. More often a boy's name; here for girls.
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Origin LowHebrew, German
MeaningVariously the Hebrew Meir, 'one who brings light; bright, shining', and the German surname Meyer, 'a steward, a farmer'; more often a boy's name; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11582 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122025

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

Meyer comes variously from the Hebrew Meir, 'one who brings light; bright, shining' — and the German surname Meyer, 'a steward, a tenant farmer' (routes layered, which we note). It is more often a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; nickname Mey).

It registers thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, one-who-brings-light at the (Hebrew) root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Meyer is variously the Hebrew Meir, 'one who brings light; bright', and a German surname, 'a steward, a farmer' — a crisp, distinguished name, more often given to boys but used here for girls (we flag the lean; the routes are layered; said 'MY-ər').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Meyer/Meir — routes layered

Variations

MeirMayerMyer

Nicknames

Mey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meyer mean?

Meyer is variously Hebrew 'one who brings light; bright' and a German 'steward'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Meyer?

It's said MY-ər /ˈmaɪ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meyer a boy or girl name?

Meyer is more often a boy's name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Meyer?

Meyer is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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