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Meyers

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-erz /ˈmaɪ.ərz/Medium

Meaning: From a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward; a bailiff; a leading citizen' (German Meier) and 'one who gives light' (Hebrew Meir); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A steward; one who gives light: Meyers is a surname. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MY-erz').
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Origin LowGerman, Hebrew
MeaningFrom a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward; a bailiff; a leading citizen' (German Meier) and 'one who gives light' (Hebrew Meir); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6686 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520132025

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

Meyers comes from a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward; a bailiff; a leading citizen' (German Meier) and 'one who gives light' (Hebrew Meir; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'MY-erz').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-steward-and-light at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Meyers is a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward; a leading citizen' (German Meier) and 'one who gives light' (Hebrew Meir) — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-erz').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Meyer — surname; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meyers mean?

Meyers is a German/Jewish surname, variously 'a steward' and 'one who gives light'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Meyers?

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

Is Meyers a boy or girl name?

Meyers is a boy's name here.

How popular is Meyers?

Meyers is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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