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.

Meyer Rank in US Top 1000

# 877 in the US

Popularity of the name Meyer

• 1563 Nameberry 2025
• 681 Unique 2023
• 400 Unisex 2023

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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