Algernon

At a Glance: Name: Algernon – Meaning: having a mustache – Origin: Old French (nickname/surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: AL-jer-nun

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Algernon is an Old French nickname that later became a surname, and it means "having a mustache." It's a distinctive, old-fashioned choice with a playful origin, the kind of name that comes with a built-in smile.

Meaning & Origin of Algernon

Meaning: Having a mustache.

Origin: Old French (nickname/surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Algernon

Phonetic: AL-jer-nun   IPA: /ˈældʒərnən/

Popularity of Algernon

Algernon peaked at #965 in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. By 2016 it had slipped to #12275, again with 5 babies, so it has stayed rare across the whole 1886-2016 range.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2016.

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FAQ

What does the name Algernon mean?

Having a mustache. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Algernon)

How do you pronounce Algernon?

Algernon is pronounced AL-jer-nun (IPA: /ˈældʒərnən/).

Is Algernon a popular name right now?

Algernon peaked at #965 in 1886 and is ranked #12275 as of 2016. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2016.)

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