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Meyer

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEHYEHR /ˈmɛjəhr/Medium

Meaning: Mayor, leaderMedium

In 30 seconds: Meyer is a Hebrew name meaning 'mayor' or 'leader'.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningMayor, leader

U.S. rank (2025)#1693 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births97 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,401

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

Carrying the sense of 'mayor' or 'leader', Meyer has long served as both a given name and a surname. The industrialist Meyer Guggenheim, founder of the family mining fortune, is one historic bearer.

Its single-syllable weight gives it a sturdy, dignified feel. No spelling variations are attached to its record.

Did you know? Meyer likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Meyer — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Meyer Guggenheim (1828–1905)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meyer mean?

Meyer is usually explained as meaning 'mayor, leader' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Meyer?

It's commonly said MEHYEHR /ˈmɛjəhr/.

Is Meyer a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Meyer is used as a boy name.

How popular is Meyer?

In 2024, Meyer ranked #1825 in the U.S. for boys, with 89 births recorded.