Is Meyer a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Meyer is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Meyer?

It’s currently ranked #835 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Meyer Unisex

Popularity: #835 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; German; Dutch

Meaning

Hebrew: 'bringer of light'; German: 'mayor'; Dutch: 'one who is a leader'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Meyer has roots in Hebrew, where it signifies a 'bringer of light.' In German-speaking countries, it is often associated with the title of 'mayor,' indicating leadership. The name is also prevalent in Dutch culture, where it denotes a person of authority. Over time, Meyer has been adopted in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its versatility and enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Meyer has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in various cultural contexts.

Variants

Mayer
Meier
Meyer

International Variants

Meyer (German)
Meier (Dutch)
Mayer (German)

Famous people named Meyer

Meyer Lansky was an American organized crime figure known for his involvement in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States.

Meyer Schapiro was an influential American art historian recognized for his contributions to the study of modern art.

Meyer Friedman was an American cardiologist known for his research on the relationship between personality and heart disease.

Meyer Wolfowitz was an American mathematician and economist known for his work in game theory and economics.

Fictional characters named Meyer

Meyer is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' serving as a minor character in the narrative.

Meyer is a character in the book series 'The Maze Runner,' contributing to the development of the plot.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Meyer was first seen in the United States in 1881. Meyer has ranked as high as #642 nationally which occurred in 1917 and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, and California. In the past 5 years the name Meyer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Meyer (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	20	50%
CA	9	23%
IL	6	15%
TX	5	13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	10
1882	5
1883	6
1885	5
1887	5
1888	6
1889	5
1890	7
1891	5
1892	7
1893	10
1894	6
1895	12
1896	14
1897	12
1898	11
1899	6
1900	19
1901	15
1902	22
1903	20
1904	27
1905	22
1906	16
1907	31
1908	45
1909	35
1910	52
1911	63
1912	143
1913	167
1914	186
1915	203
1916	210
1917	214
1918	183
1919	172
1920	132
1921	150
1922	140
1923	128
1924	106
1925	87
1926	85
1927	75
1928	73
1929	57
1930	35
1931	33
1932	17
1933	24
1934	20
1935	16
1936	16
1937	20
1938	10
1939	6
1940	12
1941	20
1942	6
1943	9
1944	16
1945	17
1946	13
1947	19
1948	14
1949	12
1950	14
1951	16
1952	17
1953	11
1954	6
1955	16
1956	17
1957	14
1958	19
1959	20
1960	10
1961	11
1962	12
1963	12
1964	7
1965	6
1966	9
1967	10
1968	6
1969	6
1970	8
1971	8
1972	11
1973	22
1974	11
1975	16
1976	17
1977	10
1978	13
1979	11
1980	5
1981	5
1982	7
1983	10
1984	11
1985	12
1986	13
1987	13
1988	13
1989	14
1990	21
1991	8
1992	13
1993	22
1994	12
1995	20
1996	15
1997	8
1998	23
1999	22
2000	26
2001	19
2002	13
2003	22
2004	17
2005	33
2006	23
2007	39
2008	36
2009	46
2010	36
2011	33
2012	56
2013	62
2014	64
2015	73
2016	77
2017	66
2018	67
2019	62
2020	80
2021	97
2022	89
2023	101
2024	89