Steward, bailiff, or superior
Derived from the Middle High German 'meier', this name originally denoted a person of high status, such as a steward, bailiff, or leaseholder. It transitioned from an occupational surname to a rare and sophisticated given name.
Less common today
Meyers isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,745 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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