What origin is the name Meir?

Meir comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Meir a popular name?

Meir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Meir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Meir?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Meir — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Meir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Meir

Meir

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Meir is a hebrew boy's name meaning "One who shines; enlightens. shining. surname".

With hebrew roots, Meir is a boy name that means "One who shines; enlightens. shining. surname". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.