Myer

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Pronounced MY-er /ˈmaɪ.ər/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light'; also a Germanic surname Meyer, 'steward, farmer, mayor'Medium

In 30 seconds: A bringer of light — or a respected steward: Myer draws on Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines', and the German Meyer, 'farmer/steward'. Two warm roots in one crisp, vintage name.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Germanic

MeaningFrom Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light'; also a Germanic surname Meyer, 'steward, farmer, mayor'

U.S. rank (2025)#4107 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,073

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

Myer draws on two roots: Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light' (a revered sage's name), and the Germanic surname Meyer, originally a 'steward, head farmer, or mayor'. A crisp surname-and-given name, it reads vintage and warm.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and German-heritage families. Rare, light-or-steward at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Meir, one root of Myer, means 'illuminating' — Rabbi Meir was a great Talmudic sage — while the German Meyer named the head steward of an estate, a position of trust.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Meir / Meyer — dual etymology

Variations

MeirMeyerMayer

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Myer Fredman (1891-1976)
Australian conductor and music educator who led the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
★Myer Bloomfield (1871-1931)
American labor mediator and attorney known for settling major industrial disputes

If you like Myer…

Meir— the Hebrew 'light' source name

Mayer— a fellow spelling of the same name

Asher— a companion bright Hebrew name

Levi— another warm Hebrew classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myer mean?

Myer is from Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light', or the German Meyer, 'steward, farmer'.

How do you pronounce Myer?

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

Is Myer a boy or girl name?

Myer is a boy's name.

How popular is Myer?

Myer is a rare name in the U.S.