What origin is the name Weir?

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

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Weir — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Weir

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Weir

Weir

Boy

English

1 syllable

Weir is an English boy's name meaning "Means "dweller by the weir"; an English surname turned first name referring to a river dam.".

The meaning of Weir is "Means "dweller by the weir"; an English surname turned first name referring to a river dam." — a boy name of English origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "dweller by the weir"; an English surname turned first name referring to a river dam.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Weir

What does Weir mean?

Weir is a boy name of English origin meaning "Means "dweller by the weir"; an English surname turned first name referring to a river dam.".

How popular is Weir?

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Sister names that go with Weir

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Weir.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Weir

Weir means "Means "dweller by the weir"; an English surname turned first name referring to a river dam." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Lincoln — "Lincoln comes from the name of the English city, from the Latin Lindum Colonia, 'lake colony'. Abraham Lincoln made it a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)