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Meyer vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Meyer Rank #1,815
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Wilmer more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Wilmer mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Meyer and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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