Bridger

English

"lives near the bridge"

Bridger Origin and Meaning

The name Bridger is a boy's name of English origin meaning "lives near the bridge".

A recent addition to the Most Popular list, Bridger has the trendy two-syllables and 'er' ending, and a historical reference to Jim Bridger, a foremost nineteenth-century frontiersman, explorer, trapper, scout, and teller of tall tales.

Bridger might be a nice name for a baby whose heritage bridges two cultures.

Bridger Rank in US Top 1000

# 751 in the US

Bridger Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1093 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Bridger

• 751 US 2023
• 1093 Nameberry 2025
• 796 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Bridger

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Famous People Named Bridger

• Bridger Zadina American actor
• Bridger Winegar American writer/actor
• Bridger Matthew Palmer American actor; twin brother Brecken Palmer

The name Bridger in Pop Culture

• Ezra Bridger character from the television show "Star Wars Rebels"