Major

Major is a masculine name of Germanic origin. Stemming from Malger and the Norman French Mauger, this moniker began as an English last name. Major means “council spear” and, when inspired by the English word major, also means “greater” from Latin roots. It's also the title of a senior military officer rank. Lovers of fiction may recognize the name from the iconic novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, and numerous celebrities share the name, such as actor Major Dodson and singer Major Harris.