Boy Name
Meir
Meir means “Pool, lake”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Meir is a boy baby name, meaning "Pool, lake". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Meir often also consider Meri.
Meir meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pool, lake
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meir as M·E·I·R, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meir is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meir variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meira, Meire, Meiry.
- Nicknames: Meir works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Meir with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Meir middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meri, Merry, Merri, Merrie, Myer — full picks on the sibling names for Meir guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meir? Browse our names like Meir guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Meir
What does the name Meir mean?
Meir means "Pool, lake". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Meir is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Meir?
The exact origin of Meir is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Meir?
Meir has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meir a boy's or girl's name?
Meir is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Meir in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meir sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meir?
Names that share Meir's sound and style include Meri, Merry, Merri, Merrie, Myer.
What middle names pair well with Meir?
Good middle-name fits for Meir pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meir is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meir is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meir?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meir share its rhythm without rhyming — Meri, Merry, Merri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.