Alger name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German, Old English and Old French
Usage: English, Frisian, Swedish, Danish, Old Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alger a-lger
Meaning: Wearing a Moustache and Noble
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What does Alger mean?

Unfading and Celebrated Alger mainly is used in Swedish, Frisian, Danish, Finnish, English and Old Danish, meaning of Alger is "Wearing a Moustache or Noble" has its origin in Old English, Old French and Old High German is bestowed upon baby boys.

Alger is a variation of Algar. Algar is variant of Alfgeirr. Used principally in Finnish and English prevalent and enduring, Algar has its origin in Old English, Algar means "Spear from the Elves and Noble Spearman".

Alger is Frisian cognate of Adalger.

How do I pronounce Alger?

Two syllabled Alger is pronounced as a-lger. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., al-ger.

Variants of Alger

Aelger, Algar, Alfgeirr, Aelgar, Adalger, Aldiger, Alfarr, *Albigaizaz

Names that rhyme with Alger

How popular is the name Alger?

Alger is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1886 and was last seen in 2008, during its 68 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1898, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 663 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Alger. Over 832 people have been named Alger in United States. Alger is a common name in Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Mexico.

At least, 3000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2008125385
197857725
197745827
197435579
197249915
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Facts

Alger in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands9705
Sweden31705
Norway31705
Denmark1000

Here's what numbers has to say about Alger

Unfortunately, you are not a keeper because you don't know how to love a person. Your attitude is expressive and energetic. You prefer to follow your intuition rather than follow rules and suggestions. You never come up with a plan to achieve something but make your way as you go. You are sharp-minded and intelligent. You are a good listener but the advice you give is taken by a pinch of salt by others.

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Sibling Names for Alger

Choosing a name for your little one is a wonderful yet challenging experience. If you've decided on the name Alger, congratulations! Now comes the fun part of finding sibling names that nicely complement it. Here are some suggestions to help you in your search.

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Famous people named Alger

  • Alger of Liège, learned clergyman
  • Alger Hiss, American government official
  • Alger "Texas" Alexander, American blues singer from Jewett, Texas
  • Algerita Wynn in Crazy, Stupid, Love. as Actress
  • Algernon D'Ammassa in Princess as Actor
  • Alger "Texas" Alexander was an American blues singer born in Jewett, Texas.
  • Alger Bryan Durell in short Una para llevar as Actor

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