The baby name Snyder is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "SNY-der".
Snyder is German in Origin.
Snyder is a surname of German origin, meaning "tailor" or "cutter of cloth". The name is derived from the German word "schneider", which has the same meaning. The name was likely given to those who worked as tailors or had a family member who worked in the trade. The name Snyder is most commonly found in the United States, where it is the 1,042nd most common surname.
The name Snyder is typically pronounced as "SNY-der". It is a two-syllable name with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is gender-neutral and can be used for both boys and girls. In terms of popularity, the name Snyder is not commonly used as a first name, but is more commonly used as a surname.
The components of the name Snyder are "schnitt", meaning "cut" or "slice", and "hauer", meaning "cutter" or "hewer". These two words were combined to form the German word "schneider", which eventually became the surname Snyder. The name has been used for centuries and has been passed down through generations of families. Today, the name Snyder is often used as a surname and is associated with hard work and craftsmanship.