Meyer
MAHY-er
Popularity
#6297
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5,504
Peak Year
#214 in 1917
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Meyer is a Germanic name meaning 'farmer' or 'steward'. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'meier', denoting a high-ranking tenant farmer.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Meyer Lansky
Influential American organized crime figure
Stephenie Meyer
Author of the 'Twilight' series
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