Ger is a traditional German name derived from the Old Germanic word 'ger', which means 'spear'. It was often used as a short form of compound names containing 'geri' or 'geru', such as Gerold, Gerald, and Gerhard. The name Ger has been popular throughout history, particularly in Germany, where it has been a common choice for centuries. In English-speaking countries, Ger is sometimes used as an abbreviation of Gerald or Gerard, but it can also stand alone as a unique given name.
"Ger saw its peak popularity with 33 births in 1991, but has been steadily declining since the late '90s, with only 5 births in 2001 and a mere 9 in 2000."