Popularity:12335
Origin:British
Meaning:elf spear
Alger as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Alger is "elf spear". From Aelfgar. Also possibly from various names meaning "noble, old, temple" and also possibly a short form of Algernon.
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