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Oger

Quick answerThe name Oger derives from the Old French "ogre," which itself may trace to Latin "Orcus" (the underworld) or possibly Hungarian "ogre," and traditionally refers to a monstrous or fierce creature in folklore.

French · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,050
TrendVintage
Peak year1922
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureEuropean
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,050

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Oger

The name Oger derives from the Old French "ogre," which itself may trace to Latin "Orcus" (the underworld) or possibly Hungarian "ogre," and traditionally refers to a monstrous or fierce creature in folklore.

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Etymology

The name Oger derives from the Old French "ogre," which itself may trace to Latin "Orcus" (the underworld) or possibly Hungarian "ogre," and traditionally refers to a monstrous or fierce creature in folklore. The name is primarily used in French-speaking regions and Scandinavian countries, with historical roots in medieval European folklore and literature, though it remains uncommon as a given name in modern usage.

Oger currently ranks #1,050 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.

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