Quick answer
Algar is a boy name meaning "elf spear".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈæl.ɡɑɹ/; British English /ˈæl.ɡɑː/.
Meaning and history
The name means "elf spear" from Old English ælf "elf" and gar "spear". This Old English name was rarely used after the Norman Conquest, being absorbed by similar-sounding names and Norman and Scandinavian cognates. It was briefly revived in the 19th century.
Notes and context
Usage: english