Mayer
The name Mayer is of German origins and it means 'farmer', 'bright', 'shining' or 'larger'. It is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their son. It is also said to have been taken from the Old English name Maire, which means ‘mayor’. In Germanic, it also means 'mayor' from the word 'meiger'. Another place of origin of the name is in the Hebrew name Meir, which means ‘one who shines’. According to this origin, the meaning of Mayer is interpreted to be ‘shining’, ‘bright’, ‘one who shines’, ‘bringer of light’ or ‘mayor’. Mayer Amschel Rothschild, the founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty is one of the several notable public figures known to have this name.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
landlord, farmer; bringer of light
Origin
German surname or Hebrew
Numerology
M is for musical, your hidden talent!
A is for activities, for you have many.
Y is for young, the years never show!
E is for expressive, not one to hold within.
R is for realist, the way you are.
Lucky
Mayer lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Mayer
- Mayer Hawthorne (born Andrew Mayer Cohen) American musician
- Mayer Amschel Rothschild German founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty
- Mayer Amschel de Rothschild English financier; grandson of Mayer Rothschild
- Mayer Alphonse James Rothschild French financier
- Isaac Mayer Wise American Reform rabbi
Mayer in Pop Culture
- Oscar Mayer American meat company
