Meyer

Meyer - A very unique male name

Meyer appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #284. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Meyer and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Meyer? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Meyer. The baby boy name Meyer was given to 59 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1591 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 24,852 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Meyer peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 275.

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Meyer is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Meyer is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #846 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,130.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Meyer is where you live.

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Meyer origin and meaning

Transferred surname — two traditions

Uncertain as a first name — as a German surname Meyer means a steward or tenant farmer (from Middle High German meier); as a Jewish name it can also represent Meir, Hebrew for 'illuminated'

Meyer reached the first-name charts as a surname transfer in the early 1900s, peaking in 1915, and the two Meyer traditions — German occupational surname and the Hebrew name Meir — both feed its use. It has risen again recently as surname names returned to fashion. Which root applies depends entirely on the family using it.

Origin uncertain

Meyer is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Meyer, pop culture references for the name Meyer and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Meyer

We've found the following names that sound similar to Meyer, sorted by popularity.

Mario / Murray / Monroe / Mary / Mauro / Meir / Maria / Mayer / Murry / Mahir /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Meyer

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Meyer a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Meyer?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MY-er · /ˈmaɪər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Meir — The Hebrew name Meyer sometimes represents — a separate established name.
• Myer — Occasional spelling variant.

Famous bearers

• Meyer Lansky — American organised-crime figure, known as the 'Mob's Accountant' (1902–1983) Historical

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Surname

Why parents choose it

Meyer appeals to parents reviving a family surname, with a crisp sound that fits the current surname-name trend.

Worth knowing

• The best-known Meyer is mob financier Meyer Lansky — an association worth knowing about before choosing it.