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Snyder

♂ Boy

Pronounced SNY-der /ˈsnaɪ.dər/High

Meaning: A German/Dutch surname from Schneider/Snijder, 'a tailor; one who cuts (cloth)'; an occupational nameLow

In 30 seconds: A tailor; one who cuts: Snyder is a German surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman, Dutch
MeaningA German/Dutch surname from Schneider/Snijder, 'a tailor; one who cuts (cloth)'; an occupational name
U.S. rank (2025)#11799 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519122025

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

Snyder is a German/Dutch surname from Schneider/Snijder, 'a tailor; one who cuts (cloth)'; an occupational name. A crisp, modern name (said 'SNY-der').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, a-tailor at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Snyder is a German/Dutch surname, 'a tailor; one who cuts cloth' — a crisp, occupational surname-name (said 'SNY-der').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Snyder — German/Dutch surname

Variations

SniderSchneiderSnyders

Nicknames

Sny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Snyder mean?

Snyder is a German/Dutch surname, 'a tailor; one who cuts cloth', an occupational name.

How do you pronounce Snyder?

It's said SNY-der /ˈsnaɪ.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Snyder a boy or girl name?

Snyder is a boy's name.

How popular is Snyder?

Snyder is a very rare name in the U.S.

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