Jagger

At a Glance: Name: Jagger – Meaning: peddler, hawker – Origin: English (Yorkshire occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAG-er

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Jagger is a boy's name with English roots, coming from a Yorkshire occupational surname. Its meaning is 'peddler' or 'hawker' — someone who traveled around selling goods. You may see a claim that Jagger means 'one who cuts,' but that isn't supported by any source; the name's documented meaning ties back to that peddler trade.

Meaning & Origin of Jagger

Meaning: Peddler, hawker.

Origin: English (Yorkshire occupational surname).

A common claim: Jagger is sometimes claimed to mean 'one who cuts'. Actually: This is unsupported by any source — Jagger is an English occupational surname meaning 'peddler' or 'hawker', not related to cutting.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jagger

Phonetic: JAG-er   IPA: /ˈdʒægər/

Popularity of Jagger

Jagger reached its peak popularity in 2012 at #556, with 469 boys given the name that year. By 2024, it had fallen to #846, with 285 boys named Jagger.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1991–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jagger mean?

Peddler, hawker. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jagger)

How do you pronounce Jagger?

Jagger is pronounced JAG-er (IPA: /ˈdʒægər/).

Is Jagger a popular name right now?

Jagger peaked at #556 in 2012 and is ranked #846 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)

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