Lanier - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lanier \l(a)-nier\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "woolworker". Occupational name.

Baby names that sound like Lanier are Lane and Lannie. Other similar baby names are Lander, Ranier and Tanier.

Lanier is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lanier. Click here to compare Lanier with related baby names.