Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: People's Defender, People's Guardian
Pronunciation: V OW L K ER
Popularity Rank: #6,018
The name Volker is of German origin and means People's Defender, People's Guardian. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Volker is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and 51 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: V OW L K ER
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Volker is recorded 9,497 times globally, ranking it as the 6,018th most common name worldwide.
Volker is most prevalent in Germany, with 8,800 occurrences, making it the 134th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Volker is found among 1 in every 42 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #134 | 1 : 42 |
| Austria | #885 | 1 : 742 |
| Switzerland | #1,934 | 1 : 1,843 |
| United States of America | #20,356 | 1 : 23,194 |
| Italy | #21,320 | 1 : 30,321 |
| Spain | #10,670 | 1 : 16,508 |
| France | #21,502 | 1 : 36,222 |
| Netherlands | #9,119 | 1 : 10,539 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
| Belgium | #9,034 | 1 : 13,752 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Volker from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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