What origin is the name Jolgeir?

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

Is Jolgeir a popular name?

Jolgeir is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jolgeir?

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

Jolgeir

Q: Is Jolgeir a rare name?

Yes. Jolgeir does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jolgeir

Jolgeir

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Jolgeir is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian name identified in sagas as the brother of Radorm, though its specific etymology is rare.".

Parents who choose Jolgeir pick a boy name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "A Scandinavian name identified in sagas as the brother of Radorm, though its specific etymology is rare.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian name identified in sagas as the brother of Radorm, though its specific etymology is rare.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jolgeir

Very rare in US records

What does Jolgeir mean?

Jolgeir is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian name identified in sagas as the brother of Radorm, though its specific etymology is rare.".