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Jager

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Pronounced YAY-gər /ˈjeɪ.ɡər/Medium

Meaning: From German Jager (Jager), 'a hunter, a huntsman'Medium

In 30 seconds: A hunter: Jager is German for 'a hunter'. Crisp, rugged, and warm (said 'YAY-gər').

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom German Jager (Jager), 'a hunter, a huntsman'

U.S. rank (2025)#9240 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 609

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

Jager comes from German Jager, 'a hunter, a huntsman' (a military and occupational term). A crisp, rugged surname-name, now a fresh first name (said 'YAY-gər', the J sounding as a Y in German; nickname Jag).

In the U.S. it appears in German families and as a modern name. Rare, a-hunter at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Jager means 'a hunter, a huntsman' in German (Jager) — a crisp, rugged occupational name (said 'YAY-gər', the J as a Y).

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Jager — German etymology

Variations

JaegerYager

Nicknames

Jag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jager mean?

Jager is German for 'a hunter, a huntsman'.

How do you pronounce Jager?

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

Is Jager a boy or girl name?

Jager is a boy's name.

How popular is Jager?

Jager is a rare name in the U.S.