Meaning & Origin
A surname originating as an occupation.
Jagger is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, an occupational surname for a carter or pack-horse driver, from the Middle English jaggen (to carry). Its most famous association is with Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones frontman who has defined rock and roll swagger for over six decades.
Jagger has risen steadily as parents gravitate toward rock-and-roll surname names with undeniable cool. Its two hard consonants — the J and the G — give it a punchy, energetic sound that feels perfectly suited to an era when bold names are celebrated.