Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Meyer
Meyer means “Leaseholder of a manor”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, 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.
Meyer is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Leaseholder of a manor". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Meyer often also consider Mayer.
Meyer meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Leaseholder of a manor
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Meyer to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meyer as M·E·Y·E·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meyer is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meyer variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meyera, Meyere, Meyery, Meye.
- Nicknames: Mey and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meyer with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meyer middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mayer, Myer, Meir, Merry, Merri — full picks on the sibling names for Meyer guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meyer? Browse our names like Meyer 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 Meyer
What does the name Meyer mean?
Meyer means "Leaseholder of a manor" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Meyer is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Meyer?
Meyer originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meyer?
Meyer has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meyer a boy's or girl's name?
Meyer is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Meyer in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meyer sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meyer?
Names that share Meyer's sound and style include Mayer, Myer, Meir, Merry, Merri.
What middle names pair well with Meyer?
Good middle-name fits for Meyer pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meyer is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meyer is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meyer?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meyer share its rhythm without rhyming — Mayer, Myer, Meir all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.