Save Gender Masculine Usage East Frisian (Archaic), West Frisian (Rare) Pronounced Pron. FOL-khərt(West Frisian) FOL-gərt(West Frisian) [key] Other Forms FormsVolgert Meaning & History Some sources state that this name is a variant form of Folkert, while at least one source states that it is a variant of Folger, the (West) Frisian form of the ancient Germanic name Folcgar.