Definition of "Greer"

A patronymic Scottish surname from Scots Gregor (“Gregory”).  examples

(rare) A female given name transferred from the surname.

(rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.

A locale in the United States:

1. A city in Greenville and Spartanburg counties, South Carolina; named for early settler James Manning Greer.  examples

2. An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States; named for an early settler.  examples

3. An unincorporated community in Clearwater County, Idaho.  examples

4. An unincorporated community in Oregon County, Missouri; named for early settler and Civil War veteran Samuel Greer.  examples

5. An unincorporated community in Knox County, Ohio; named for founder Robert Greer.  examples

6. An unincorporated community in Mason County, West Virginia; named for a local limestone company.  examples