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BoyGermanic

Meyer

MAHY-er

Popularity

#6297

rising

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.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Meyer Lansky

    Influential American organized crime figure

  • Stephenie Meyer

    Author of the 'Twilight' series

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Personality Traits

intelligentresponsiblehardworkingpractical

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