Meir
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning one who shines; the bright one.
How Meir has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #972 |
| 2022 | #992 |
| 2023 | #945 |
| 2024 | #916 |
| 2025 | #948 |
Meir by the numbers
In 2025, 19 babies in England and Wales were named Meir. In the US, 167 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Meir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Meir
Names that are said the same way as Meir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Meyerbringer of light; a form of Meir84 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean light
Like Meir, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Meir
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