Bauer

BOW-er

German

"farmer, tiller of the soil"

Bauer Origin and Meaning

The name Bauer is a boy's name of German origin meaning "farmer, tiller of the soil".

A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an uneducated person. In the US, a prominent association is the character Jack Bauer from 24.

Popularity of the name Bauer

• 1667 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Bauer

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The name Bauer in Pop Culture

• Jack Bauer main character on TV's "24"
• Special Agent Jack Bauer cat in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
• Eddie Bauer retailer of clothing and outdoor gear