boy's name
Meer
MEER (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 611
England and Wales
#898
2025 births
Meer is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 15,055 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Meer Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 147 |
How Popular Is Meer?
In 2025, Meer was given to 35 babies in England and Wales, ranking #898 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Meer Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Meer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meer
- English MEER
Sibling Names for Meer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meer
How popular is the name Meer?
In 2025, Meer was given to 35 babies in England and Wales, ranking #898 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Meer a girl's or a boy's name?
Meer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meer?
Meer has 1 syllable.
When was Meer most popular?
Meer peaked in 2025, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Meer a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Meer currently ranks #898 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.