Meier
meier
US Popularity:22592
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Bailiff, administrator, steward; Greater; Farmer; Enlightener, one who gives light
Meier is an ear-catching masculine name, certainly capable of turning heads. Rooted in the High German meier, which refers to a "bailiff," "administrator," or "steward," Meier may appear a good fit for growing confidence. This Germanic word stems from the Latin maior, meaning "greater." Once a title reserved for estate landowners and leaders, it eventually became a term for a "farmer." Meier also finds a substantial claim from the Hebrew root meir, often translated as "one who brings light" or "enlightener." Whether your child aspires to a higher stature or a higher being, Meier is a fine example of reaping what you sow and the value of planting seeds wisely.
How Popular Is The Name Meier?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2021
#11652
in 2021
+ 31
from 2013
Sources
Behind the Name, Name Element MEIER, December 2022
Behind the Name, Meier (1), December 2021
Ancestry, Meyer Family History
Wisdom Library, Meaning of the name Meier, June 2025
House of Names, Meier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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