Gender: Male
Origin: Fränkisch/Deutsch, German, Hebrew
Meaning: Occupational surname meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff'.
Pronunciation: My-er, /ˈmaɪər/, M AY ER
Popularity Rank: #23,743
Derived from the Middle High German word 'meiger', meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff'. It was an occupational surname for someone who worked as a steward on a farm or estate.
The name Meyer is of Fränkisch/Deutsch, German, Hebrew origin and means Occupational surname meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff'., A Farmer, Bringer of Lighto, Shining, Giving Light, Glowing. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Meyer is commonly found in Colombia, France, South Africa, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: My-er
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmaɪər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY ER
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Meyer correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Meyer correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Meyer with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Meyer might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Meyer spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Meyer is recorded 1,638 times globally, ranking it as the 23,743th most common name worldwide.
Meyer is most prevalent in Colombia, with 274 occurrences, making it the 4,290th most popular name in the country.
In Switzerland, the name Meyer is found among 1 in every 2738 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #4,290 | 1 : 4,707 |
| France | #4,766 | 1 : 4,921 |
| South Africa | #6,906 | 1 : 12,675 |
| Peru | #3,275 | 1 : 5,393 |
| United States of America | #14,644 | 1 : 14,829 |
| Germany | #3,909 | 1 : 3,459 |
| Switzerland | #2,596 | 1 : 2,738 |
| Israel | #5,948 | 1 : 5,224 |
| Egypt | #28,809 | 1 : 41,709 |
| Palestine | #8,406 | 1 : 9,764 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meyer from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names German Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names Australian Baby Names Bengali Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Meyer (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Meyer? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Meyer. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.