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Hager

Pronunciation: [ h-AYG-er ]

Boy Name #16,706 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hager is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AYG-er.

Parents who love the name Hager often also consider Isaah, Dena, Alok .

Popularity Over Time

#16,706
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,706
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Hag Hay Hagie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hager

Is Hager a boy or girl name?
Hager is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16706. As a girl name, it is ranked #15635. Hager is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Hager?
Hager is pronounced h-AYG-er.
How popular is the name Hager?
Hager is currently ranked #16706 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Hager?
Common nicknames for Hager include Hag, Hay, and Hagie.
Is Hager a common or rare name?
Hager is an uncommon name, ranked #16706 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hager

Hager is a boy name .

Is Hager a boy or girl name? Hager is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,706 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,635. Hager is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hager is currently ranked #16,706 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hager include Hag, Hay, and Hagie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Hager include Hagen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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