US Popularity:1971
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Bright one
Get ready for a little boy who’s about to brighten up your life. Meir is Hebrew in origin and means “bright one.” Meir has had a glow-up on the baby name charts in recent years, with the popularity radiating through to school roll calls and more. Families who follow the Jewish faith will know that Hanukkah is known as the festival of light, giving an extra layer of celebration to names like Meir.

How Popular Is The Name Meir?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Meir is currently #3749 on The Bump
Boy:Meir is currently #2095 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Meir is currently #1971 in U.S. births
Boy:Meir is currently #945 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#945
in 2023
+ 29
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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