Meir

Meaning of Meir

Meir means "enlightener" or "one who shines."

Meir has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Meir

After ranking as high as #916 in 2024, Meir has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Meir

• Meir Kahane
  Israeli-American rabbi, activist
• Meir Dagan
  Former Director of Mossad
• Meir Ariel
  Israeli singer-songwriter
• Meir Shalev
  Israeli author, novelist
• Meir Amit
  Israeli politician and spy

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Questions about the name Meir

What does the name Meir mean?

Meir means meir means "enlightener" or "one who shines.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Meir a boy's or a girl's name?

Meir is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Meir?

Meir did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Meir most popular?

Meir peaked at #916 in 2024.