Folker

Folker is a masculine first name that is considered a variant of Volker. Its meaning includes terms such as 'the warrior in the war band', 'the leader of the people', and 'the folk warrior'. This name has its roots in Old High German.

What does the name Folker mean?

The name Folker, a variant of Volker, is interpreted as 'the warrior in the war band', 'the leader of the people', and 'the folk leader'. It originates from Old High German. The name's origin can be traced back to the two elements folc, meaning 'the crowd', 'the war band', or 'the people', and heri, which denotes 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader', or 'the warrior'. However, the spelling with 'V' is more common. Other variants include Volkher, Folkher, Folcheri, Fulchar, Foucher, Folcher, Fulcherius, Volcherus, and Fokko. The feminine form in East Frisia is Volkerdine.

Where does the name Folker come from?

The origin of the name Folker lies in the Old Germanic and Old High German linguistic area, with meanings such as 'the warrior of the people' or 'the folk and army leader'.

How do you pronounce Folker?

The pronunciation of Folker is two syllables and harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Fol-ker' [ˈfɔlkɐ], with the emphasis on the first syllable featuring a dark O sound. The consonant cluster 'lk' gives the name a distinctive middle, while the ending '-er' gently tapers off. Folker thus has a down-to-earth and Nordic sound – matter-of-fact, yet with character.

When is the name day of Folker?

Folker's name day falls on March 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Folker is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Folker has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Famous people

• Folker Bohnet (German actor)
• Folker Reichert (German historian)
• Folker Wittmann (German physicist)