Lanier - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lanier \l(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1696 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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