Myer
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning one who brings light; a form of Meyer.
Babies a year
25
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Myer by the numbers
Myer was given to 25 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 48 babies in 1918, making it a 1910s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Myer. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Myer
Names that are said the same way as Myer, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Mirpeace or world39 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean light
Like Myer, 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 Myer
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