Birger
BIR-yer
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
34
Peak Year
#8 in 1917
First Recorded
1911
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Old Norse elements *bjǫrg* meaning 'helper, protector, rescuer'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Birger Jarl
Swedish statesman, founder of Stockholm, Regent of Sweden
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