Ger is a short form of the German name Gerhard, which means "strong spear". It's also associated with the Latin word "gerere", meaning "to bear" or "to carry". This name has been used throughout history and has ties to various cultures. It was particularly common among nobility in medieval Germany, with notable figures like Gerbert of Aurillac, a 10th-century scholar who became Pope Sylvester II. Today, Ger is still used as a given name, often serving as a diminutive for longer forms such as Gerald or Gerard.
"The name Ger had an erratic pattern of popularity over these years, peaking at 13 births in 1992 but otherwise fluctuating between 5 to 7 births annually."