US Popularity Rank: 1971

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Bright one

Get ready for a little boy who’s about to brighten up your life. Meir is Hebrew in origin and means “bright one.” Meir has had a glow-up on the baby name charts in recent years, with the popularity radiating through to school roll calls and more. Families who follow the Jewish faith will know that Hanukkah is known as the festival of light, giving an extra layer of celebration to names like Meir.