Volker is a German male given name, derived from the Old High German words 'fulh', meaning 'people', and 'heri', meaning 'army'. The name has been popular in Germany since medieval times and is often found among historical figures, such as Volker von Alzey, a 13th-century knight. In recent years, Volker has seen renewed popularity in Germany, ranking consistently among the top 200 boys' names since 2006. The name Volker is also used in other German-speaking regions like Austria and Switzerland, but its usage is less common compared to Germany.
"In 1960, there were exactly five children named Volker born."