Dodger

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Dodger Pronunciation

Dodger is pronounced DOJ-er /ˈdɒdʒ.ər/High

Meaning: From the word dodger — 'one who dodges; a nimble, evasive person' (as in Dickens's 'Artful Dodger'); a modern word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: One who dodges; an artful dodger: Dodger is a word-name. Crisp, playful, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word dodger — 'one who dodges; a nimble, evasive person' (as in Dickens's 'Artful Dodger'); a modern word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#6915 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dodger comes from the word dodger — 'one who dodges; a nimble, evasive person' — famous from the 'Artful Dodger' in Dickens's Oliver Twist, and from the baseball team (we flag it as a word-name). A crisp, playful name (said 'DOJ-er'; nickname Dodge).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, one-who-dodges at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Dodger comes from the word for 'one who dodges; a nimble, evasive person' — famous from Dickens's 'Artful Dodger' (and the LA/Brooklyn Dodgers) — a crisp, playful word-name (we flag it as a word-name; said 'DOJ-er').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dodger — word-name

Variations

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Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dodger?

Dodger is pronounced DOJ-er (/ˈdɒdʒ.ər/). Press play above to hear Dodger said aloud.

How do you say Dodger?

Dodger is said DOJ-er (/ˈdɒdʒ.ər/). Press play above to hear Dodger said aloud.

What does the name Dodger mean?

Dodger is an English word-name — 'one who dodges; a nimble, evasive person'; we flag it as a word-name.

Is Dodger a boy or girl name?

Dodger is a boy's name.

How popular is Dodger?

Dodger is a very rare name in the U.S.