Bright, shining, or a steward
Myer is a name with dual roots. In its Hebrew origin, it is a variant of Meir, meaning 'one who shines' or 'bright.' In its Germanic and English usage, it often originated as an occupational surname for a mayor or a steward, derived from the Middle High German 'meier'.
Less common today
Myer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,612 in 2024.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist in track and field
Eighteenth-century opera singer and cantor
Infamous figure in the development of the National Crime Syndicate
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
