Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. MAY-jər  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from the given name Mauger, a Norman French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear". The name can also be given in reference to the English word major.

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Entry updated December 7, 2022