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Schneider

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHNY-dər /ˈʃnaɪ.dər/Medium

Meaning: From the German surname Schneider — from German schneiden, 'to cut'; 'a tailor, one who cuts cloth'Medium

In 30 seconds: A tailor: Schneider is a German surname — 'a tailor, one who cuts cloth'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm (said 'SHNY-dər').
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Schneider — from German schneiden, 'to cut'; 'a tailor, one who cuts cloth'
U.S. rank (2025)#7115 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019842025

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

Schneider comes from the German occupational surname Schneider — from German schneiden, 'to cut'; 'a tailor, one who cuts and sews cloth' (one of the most common German surnames). A crisp, distinguished surname-name (said 'SHNY-dər'; nickname Schnei).

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare as a given name, a-tailor at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Schneider means 'a tailor; one who cuts cloth' (German schneiden, 'to cut') — a crisp, distinguished German surname-name (said 'SHNY-dər').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Schneider — surname etymology

Variations

SnyderSniderSchnieder

Nicknames

Schnei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Schneider mean?

Schneider is a German surname, 'a tailor; one who cuts cloth'.

How do you pronounce Schneider?

It's said SHNY-dər /ˈʃnaɪ.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Schneider a boy or girl name?

Schneider is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Schneider?

Schneider is a rare given name in the U.S.

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