What does the name Meir mean?

The name Meir means "Light-giver".

What is the origin of the name Meir?

Meir is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Meir?

In 2023, 253 babies were named Meir in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Meir a boy's name?

Yes, Meir is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Meir

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Births Last Year: 253 ↗

All-Time Total: 4,356

Peak Year: 2024

Meir is a Hebrew name meaning "giving light" or "enlightening." It is derived from the Hebrew word "me'ir," which means "to illuminate" or "to shine."

Notable Namesakes

Meir Dagan - Israeli military officer, Mossad director
Meir Kahane - Rabbi, founder of Jewish Defense League
Meir Shalev - Israeli author, journalist
Meir Soloveichik - Rabbi, scholar, writer
Meir Zarchi - Film director, known for "I Spit on Your Grave"

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Meir

Dov Binyamin Avraham Yisroel Yosef Yitzchak Reuven Shraga

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Meir

Elisheva Rivka Yocheved Chana Malka Chava Devora Devorah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Meir

Meyer

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Births per year in the United States

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