ALGER
The meaning of the boy name Alger is NOBLE SPEARMAN.
Details on ALGER:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- Noble spearman
- Popularity for Boy:
- 30,245th in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
5 births
ALGER as a BOY in 2008
The meaning(s) of ALGER:
The name Alger is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Alger is: Noble spearman.
The name Alger is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Alger is: Noble spearman.
The name Alger is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alger is: From the Old English name Aelfgar, meaning elf spear.In the 1930s, American government official Alger Hiss was accused of spying for the USSR.
The name Alger is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Alger is: Noble spear.
USA birth(s) for ALGER by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ALGER
ALGER as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 births |
| 1978 | 5 births |
| 1977 | 7 births |
| 1974 | 9 births |
| 1972 | 5 births |
| 1971 | 9 births |
| 1966 | 5 births |
| 1964 | 6 births |
| 1963 | 9 births |
| 1962 | 6 births |
| 1961 | 8 births |
| 1960 | 6 births |
| 1959 | 6 births |
| 1958 | 7 births |
| 1957 | 9 births |
| 1956 | 6 births |
| 1955 | 16 births |
| 1954 | 9 births |
| 1953 | 8 births |
| 1952 | 14 births |
| 1951 | 10 births |
| 1950 | 9 births |
| 1949 | 10 births |
| 1948 | 9 births |
| 1947 | 11 births |
| 1946 | 12 births |
| 1945 | 14 births |
| 1944 | 7 births |
| 1943 | 9 births |
| 1942 | 12 births |
| 1941 | 14 births |
| 1940 | 8 births |
About the name ALGER
Alger, a name steeped in rich history and resonant meaning, evokes a sense of strength and resilience. With roots tracing back to Old French and deriving from the Germanic elements "ald," meaning old, and "gar," meaning spear, Alger carries the connotation of a noble warrior. It is a name that has found its way into various cultures, notably within the realms of French and English heritage, as well as among Arab communities, particularly in reference to Algiers, the capital of Algeria, symbolizing beauty and strength amidst the Mediterranean landscape. In the realms of literature and art, Alger has been associated with creativity and depth, as seen in the works of notable figures like the American author Algernon Charles Swinburne. This name embodies qualities of courage and endurance, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that is both unique and meaningful, bridging past and present across continents and cultures. Whether whispered in the sun-drenched streets of Paris or the vibrant markets of Algiers, Alger resonates with a universal appeal, inviting a sense of adventure and a journey into the heart of one's identity.
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