Bauer

At a Glance: Name: Bauer – Meaning: one who farms the land – Origin: German (surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BOW-er

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Bauer is a German surname meaning "one who farms the land." It's a solid, grounded choice with clear roots.

Meaning & Origin of Bauer

Meaning: One who farms the land.

Origin: German (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bauer

Phonetic: BOW-er   IPA: /ˈbaʊər/

Popularity of Bauer

Bauer peaked at #2235 in the SSA rankings in 2019 with 62 babies given the name, and has since fallen to #3214 in 2024 with 37.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1996–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bauer mean?

One who farms the land. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bauer)

How do you pronounce Bauer?

Bauer is pronounced BOW-er (IPA: /ˈbaʊər/).

Is Bauer a popular name right now?

Bauer peaked at #2235 in 2019 and is ranked #3214 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)

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