The name Ledger is primarily a male name of English origin that means Spear Tribe.
Most often used as a last name, Ledger can be traced to the anglicized version of the name Leger or St. Leger. In old English, Leodegar. In Old French, Legier.
Often identified with the late actor Heath Ledger.
Baby Names Tip: Don't give your child a nickname (i.e. "Jimmy") as a given name on their birth certificate. Let them have the flexibility to choose. Remember, you're not just naming a baby, you're also naming an adult!