Meyer
Meyer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪə(ɹ)/ · /ˈmaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Meyer
Root meaning: “leaseholder of a manor”
- A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, an alternative form of Meir.
Etymology
As a German and Alemannic German surname, from the noun Meier (“leaseholder of a manor”). Compare Maier, Mayer, Meier, Myer. * As a Jewish surname, from Yiddish מאיר (mir). Compare Majer, Major, Mayor, Meir. * As a Dutch/West Flemish surname, variant of Meijer.
How popular is Meyer?
Since 1880, 208 girls and 5,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Meyer (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5580 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #301 in 1912. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Meyer FAQ
What does the name Meyer mean?
Meyer traces back to a root meaning "leaseholder of a manor". A male given name from Hebrew, of Jewish usage, an alternative form of Meir. As a German and Alemannic German surname, from the noun Meier (“leaseholder of a manor”). Compare Maier, Mayer, Meier, Myer. * As a Jewish surname, from Yiddish מאיר (mir). Compare Majer, Major, Mayor, Meir. * As a Dutch/West Flemish surname, variant of Meijer.
What is the origin of the name Meyer?
Meyer is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Meyer?
Since 1880, 208 girls and 5,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Meyer (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5580 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #301 in 1912. In 2025, 105 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Meyer a boy or girl name?
Meyer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 208 girls and 5,404 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.