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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who shines, or a bringer of light
- Origin
- Hebrew as a given name (alternative form of Meir); the Meyer surname is usually separately German
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MY-er
Meyer is a neutral, clean, modern name pronounced MY-er (IPA /ˈmaɪər/). As a given name it comes from Hebrew, an alternate form of Meir, meaning "one who shines" or "a bringer of light" — worth noting since the Meyer surname is usually a separate, German name. SSA records for it as a given name run from 1881 to 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Meyer
Meaning: One who shines, or a bringer of light.
Origin: Hebrew as a given name (alternative form of Meir); the Meyer surname is usually separately German.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Meyer
MY-erIPA /ˈmaɪər/
Popularity of Meyer
Meyer peaked at #301 in 1912, when 143 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #1825, with just 89.
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FAQ
What does the name Meyer mean?
One who shines, or a bringer of light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Meyer?
Meyer is pronounced MY-er (IPA: /ˈmaɪər/).
Is Meyer a popular name right now?
Meyer peaked at #301 in 1912 and is ranked #1825 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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