Meir Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Meir Name at a Glance

Name	Meir
Meaning	Enlightens. Shining. Surname.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Meir Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Meir means “Enlightens. Shining. Surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Meir Name Origin

Our database records Meir under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Meir a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Meir is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Meir

When considering Meir for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.