Meir is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Meir means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Meir across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Meir has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Meir is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “one who shines, giving light”. A traditional Jewish name borne by several notable rabbis.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 4,612 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 335 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Meir per year, United States (1951 to 2025). United States peaked in 2024 (258/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2022 (28/yr).
Meir is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2024, when it ranked #1,896 nationally (given to 275 babies that year).
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