Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: Mayoral or village leader, Farmer, Bringer of Light
Pronunciation: my-er, /ˈmaɪər/, M AY ER
Popularity Rank: #77,338
Derived from the Germanic name 'Meiger', meaning 'mayor' or 'leader'. It originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a mayor or village leader.
The name Meier is of German origin and means Mayoral or village leader, Farmer, Bringer of Light. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Meier is commonly found in Switzerland, Germany, Peru, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: my-er
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmaɪər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY ER
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Meier is recorded 335 times globally, ranking it as the 77,338th most common name worldwide.
Meier is most prevalent in Switzerland, with 141 occurrences, making it the 1,474th most popular name in the country.
In Switzerland, the name Meier is found among 1 in every 1320 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | #1,474 | 1 : 1,320 |
| Germany | #4,685 | 1 : 4,472 |
| Peru | #17,349 | 1 : 45,457 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meier from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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