Namesake.

Meyer

Boy Hebrew #6832 in 2023

Meyer is a boy name of Hebrew origin.

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Meaning of Meyer

An alternative form of Meir. As a - and - surname, from the noun t=leaseholder of a manor. Compare Maier, Mayer, Meier, Myer.

Popularity of Meyer

Popularity, 1881–2023
118 births in 2023
1881 2023

5,215 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
1917
214 babies
First recorded
1881
142 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Etymology adapted from Wiktionary under CC BY-SA 4.0. If you spot an error, please let us know.