What does Springer mean?

Springer as a boys' name is of Middle English and Swedish origin, and the meaning of Springer is "to jump or leap; one who lives near a spring or fountain; running, leaping". Nickname for a lively person or for a traveling entertainer, derived from English, German "springen", Dutch "springhen", and Yiddish "shpringen" meaning "to jump or leap". In Middle English, when it refers to a place, the same word was also used of a plantation of young trees, and in some cases this may be the source of the surname.

STARTS WITH Sp-

ASSOCIATED WITH trees, surname

Variations

How popular is Springer?

Springer is an uncommon given name for men but a very popular surname for all people (#1031 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Alcinder, Berger, Brander, Bricker, Bridger▲, Christer, Einer, Gainer, Gardiner, Gardner, Garner, Garnier, Grainger, Granger, Greger, Gurinder, Gurvinder, Harinder, Joiner, Kleiner, Krister, Lorimer, Mariner, Marriner, Miner, Rainer, Rainger, Rainier, Ranger, Reiner, Reinier, Rudiger, Rufiger (see Roger), Saige, Sander, Sarge, Saunder, Scribner, Seager, Seeger, Sender, Serge, Sergeo, Sergey, Shaine, Sikander, Silver, Siprien, Skinner, Skipper, Snider, Speer, Spence, Spencer▼, Spenser▼, Spider, Spiers, Spike, Spyder, Squier, Steinar, Stoner, Strong, Struther (see Struthers), Sumner, Swaine, Tiger, Tigger, Torger, Turner▲, Verner, Warner, Warriner, Werner and Wernher. These names tend to be more frequently used than Springer.