Ledger

Meaning of Ledger

Ledger zips onto the scene like the snap of a spreadsheet closing, but its roots stretch back much farther than your finance app—clear to the medieval Germanic Liutgar, “people-spear,” a warrior’s rallying cry that crossed the Channel, settled into English ledgers (those sturdy account books that never left the counter), and eventually leaped onto birth certificates. Today, the name carries a double charge: part knightly heritage, part sleek Wall Street swagger, with just a dash of Hollywood sparkle thanks to the late, great Heath Ledger. Parents love that it sounds trustworthy yet adventurous—an Archer or Carter in a well-tailored blazer—and the numbers back them up: once a statistical footnote, Ledger has climbed the U.S. charts every year since the mid-2000s, vaulting into the 400s in 2024. In short, this is a name that keeps its balance sheets tidy while still dreaming up wild plots—a perfect fit for a little boy destined to break rules, make stories, and always come out in the black.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as LEJ-er (/ˈlɛdʒər/)

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