The baby name Holger is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhoʊlɡər/ (HOHL-ger); Old Norse: Hólmgeirr [ˈhɔlmgeirr].
The baby name Holger is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhoʊlɡər/ (HOHL-ger); Old Norse: Hólmgeirr [ˈhɔlmgeirr].
Holger is Dutch, Norse in Origin.
Holger is a Scandinavian and German masculine given name rooted in Old Norse Hólmgeirr (hólmr “islet, small island” + geirr “spear”), yielding the sense “islet-spear” or “spear from the islet.” It is attested in medieval Sweden as Holmger (Latinized Holmgerus) and in Denmark and Norway as Holger, with forms appearing in saga and early records.
It was borne by the legendary Danish hero Holger Danske, the local rendering of the chivalric figure Ogier the Dane, which helped keep the name culturally prominent. Civil usage spread across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and later into German-speaking lands, with modest popularity spikes in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. Variants and cognates include Holmger (Swedish), Holmgeir/Hólmgeirr (Icelandic/Old Norse), and the German/Danish/Norwegian Holger; related but not etymologically identical is French Ogier. Diminutives are rare; a German pet form is Holgi.
| Holger Czukay Holger Czukay was a German musician best known as a co-founder of the experimental rock band Can. He played a key role in shaping the band's sound with his innovative use of sampling and tape editing. Some of Can's notable tracks include 'Vitamin C' and 'Halleluwah'. | Holger Löwenadler Holger Löwenadler was a Swedish actor best known for his role in the film 'Torment' directed by Alf Sjöberg. Born in 1904, he became a prominent figure in Swedish cinema during the mid-20th century. His performances often showcased his versatility and depth as an actor. | Holger Juul Hansen Holger Juul Hansen was a Danish actor best known for his many roles in Danish film and television. Over a long career, he appeared in a large number of Danish movies and TV shows and became a familiar face to audiences in Denmark. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #54 | 11,010 | 5,697 |
| AL | 0 | #75 | 2 | 2,372 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| Germany | 0 | #96 | 664 | 2,542 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| EC | 0 | #104 | 12 | 2,502 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #113 | 13 | 2,087 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #131 | 52 | 1,509 |
| Norway | Boys | 2024 | #133 | 4 | 437 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #149 | 108 | 3,322 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| DK | 0 | #185 | 19 | 5,198 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| Austria | 0 | #197 | 17 | 850 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #205 | 129 | 7,401 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #249 | 5 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #252 | 5 | 7,111 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #289 | 10 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| PE | 0 | #323 | 7 | 6,350 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #328 | 117 | 2,180 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #493 | 7 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #501 | 5 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #506 | 5 | 7,768 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #558 | 127 | 3,552 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #562 | 4 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #617 | 6 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #728 | 151 | 14,506 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #739 | 185 | 15,656 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2002 | #797 | 5 | 6,872 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #823 | 16 | 4,949 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #859 | 72 | 5,610 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #910 | 42 | 5,873 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,148 | 31 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,396 | 76 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Holger is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:
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