What origin is the name Holger?

Holger comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Holger — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Holger

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Holger

Holger

Boy

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Holger is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Spear-like.".

The meaning of Holger is "Spear-like." — a boy name of Scandinavian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Spear-like.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Holger

What does Holger mean?

Holger is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Spear-like.".

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