Alger
AL-jer
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
832
Peak Year
#30 in 1919
First Recorded
1886
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Old English name Ælfgar, meaning 'elf spear' or 'noble spear'.
Numerology
The Achiever
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