Holger

Derived from the Old Norse elements holmr "island" and geirr "spear". This is a widespread name in Scandinavia, and belonged to a legendary Danish hero, Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane). According to legend, Holger Danske was a fearsome warrior under Charlemagne, who never died but sleeps in the cellar of Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, ready to rise again if Denmark is ever in danger.

Pronounced HOHL-ger.

As of October 2026, Holger ranked #11330 for boys in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #1211 for boys in 1898.