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maleAlger - Name Meaning and Origin


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The boy's name Alger \a-lger, al-ger\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf spear". Also possibly from various names meaning "noble, old, temple" and also possibly a short form of Algernon. The name was revived in the 19th century. State Department Official Alger Hiss.

Alger has 9 variant forms: Al, Alga, Algar, Allgar, Allger, Elgar, Elger, Ellgar and Ellger.

Baby names that sound like Alger are Walker, Allgernon and Algernone.

Alger is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alger. Click here to compare Alger with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Alger
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Alger

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