Bauer
Meaning
"farmer, peasant landholder"
Origin: German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,248
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bay, Bau
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"farmer, peasant landholder"
Origin: German
"wealthy guardian, prosperous protector"
Origin: Old English
Eduard is more popular, ranked #3109 vs #3248 for Bauer.
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Eduard is more popular, ranked #3109 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.
Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Eduard means "wealthy guardian, prosperous protector" (Old English origin).
Bauer is primarily a boy name. Eduard is primarily a boy name.