Volker
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Volker
Volker derives from the Old High German elements "folk" (people) and "heri" (army), meaning "people's army" or "army of the folk." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has been borne by various German historical and contemporary figures, with particularly strong usage in Germany and Scandinavian countries.
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Etymology
Volker derives from the Old High German elements "folk" (people) and "heri" (army), meaning "people's army" or "army of the folk." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has been borne by various German historical and contemporary figures, with particularly strong usage in Germany and Scandinavian countries.
Volker currently ranks #4,572 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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