Boyer

Boyer Meaning & Origin

About Boyer
The name "Boyer" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bovier," meaning "cowherd" or "ox driver." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with cattle or were involved in herding and driving oxen. The name "Boyer" signifies a connection to the rural and agricultural lifestyle, reflecting the ancestral occupation of those who bear this surname.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Boyer are male.

Boyer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyer in Braille

Here's how to represent Boyer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Boyer in braille

How to Spell the Name Boyer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Boyer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boyer in sign language

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