US Popularity:1915
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:One who shines, giving light
Get ready for the little one who’s about to brighten up your life. Meir is a Hebrew name for boys and means “one who shines” and “giving light.” Meir has had a glow-up on the baby name charts in recent years, with the popularity radiating through to school roll calls and more. Families who follow the Jewish faith will know that Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights, giving an extra layer of celebration to names like Meir.

How Popular Is The Name Meir?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Meir is currently #3749 on The Bump
Boy:Meir is currently #2095 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Meir is currently #1915 in U.S. births
Boy:Meir is currently #916 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#916
in 2024
+ 29
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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