Meyer

German surname or Hebrew
"landlord, farmer; bringer of light"

Meyer Origin and Meaning

The name Meyer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "landlord, farmer; bringer of light".

Favored by first-generation Jewish families from the affluent Guggenheims to criminal-producing Lanskys; now Meyer is pretty much relegated to poolside gin games in Boca.

# 877 in the US

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Famous People Named Meyer

  • Meyer Lansky (born Meier Suchowlański)
    American gangster
  • Meyer London
    American socialist Congressman
  • (Wilhelm) Meyer Lutz
    German,English composer
  • Dax Meyer Street Reeser (b. 2009)
    son of skier Picabo Street

The name Meyer in Pop Culture

  • Meyer lemon
    Chinese lemon,orange hybrid
  • Meyer Wolfsheim
    character in "The Great Gatsby"
  • Meyer
    character in Jenetta Penner's "Configured" series

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