Bauer

BOW-er
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"

Bauer Origin and Meaning

The name Bauer is a boy's name of German origin meaning "farmer, tiller of the soil".

A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an uneducated person. In the US, a prominent association is the character Jack Bauer from 24.

Bauer Popularity

Famous People Named Bauer

  • Jessica "Jess" Bauer Conte
    YouTuber

Bauer in Pop Culture

  • Jack Bauer
    main character on TV's "24"
  • Special Agent Jack Bauer
    cat in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
  • Eddie Bauer
    retailer of clothing and outdoor gear