Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian, Australian
Meaning: Strong and brave warrior, Island, Spear Head
Pronunciation: HOHL-guhr, /ˈhəʊlɡər/, HH OW L JH AH R
Popularity Rank: #4,441
Derived from the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, composed of the elements hólmr meaning 'island' and geirr meaning 'spear'. The name is often associated with strength and bravery.
The name Holger is of Scandinavian, Australian origin and means Strong and brave warrior, Island, Spear Head. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Holger is commonly found in Germany, Colombia, United States of America, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HOHL-guhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhəʊlɡər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH OW L JH AH R
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Holger is recorded 13,406 times globally, ranking it as the 4,441th most common name worldwide.
Holger is most prevalent in Germany, with 11,690 occurrences, making it the 91th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Holger is found among 1 in every 31 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #91 | 1 : 31 |
| Colombia | #5,703 | 1 : 6,717 |
| United States of America | #10,845 | 1 : 9,886 |
| Peru | #3,576 | 1 : 6,042 |
| Switzerland | #1,412 | 1 : 1,241 |
| Denmark | #507 | 1 : 574 |
| Austria | #939 | 1 : 803 |
| Ecuador | #396 | 1 : 503 |
| Sweden | #1,128 | 1 : 1,044 |
| Spain | #6,291 | 1 : 7,841 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Holger from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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