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Jaeger

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Pronounced YAY-gər /ˈjeɪ.ɡər/Medium

Meaning: From a German surname — Jäger, 'a hunter, huntsman'Medium

In 30 seconds: Bold and rugged: Jaeger is the German 'hunter' — strong, adventurous, and cool (Attack on Titan's Eren Jaeger). A name with a wild edge.

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom a German surname — Jäger, 'a hunter, huntsman'

U.S. rank (2025)#4452 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 844

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaeger comes from a German surname — Jäger, 'a hunter, huntsman'. A bold, rugged, adventurous surname-name; note the German J is said as 'Y', so it's 'YAY-gər'.

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, a-hunter at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Jaeger means 'a hunter, huntsman' in German (Jäger) — a bold, rugged surname-name; Attack on Titan's Eren Jaeger gave it fresh appeal. It's said 'YAY-gər'.

Overall data confidence 78%

Surname references — Jäger — etymology

Variations

JägerJagerYeager

Nicknames

Jae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaeger mean?

Jaeger is German for 'a hunter, huntsman'.

How do you pronounce Jaeger?

It's said YAY-gər /ˈjeɪ.ɡər/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the German J is 'Y').

Is Jaeger a boy or girl name?

Jaeger is a boy's name.

How popular is Jaeger?

Jaeger is a rare name in the U.S.