Lanier
LAN-eer
Popularity
#14421
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
1,200
Peak Year
#24 in 1972
First Recorded
1914
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A French surname, likely derived from a place name meaning 'wool worker' or 'weaver.' Implies skill and craftsmanship.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
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