Roger

Roger: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “famous spear”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: ROJ-er · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Germanic Hrodgar/Roger, from hrod 'fame' and ger 'spear'. Brought to England by the Normans.

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How popular is Roger?

2024102 per million US babies

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Babies named Roger in 2024340

2024 rank#748 boys

Peak year1945

Total US babies since 1880443,528

Roger is steady now but far below its 1945 peak.

Names like Roger

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Rodgerfamous spear · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic

Roger questions

What does the name Roger mean?

Roger means "famous spear". It comes from Germanic. From Germanic Hrodgar/Roger, from hrod 'fame' and ger 'spear'. Brought to England by the Normans.

Is Roger a boy or girl name?

Roger is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Roger?

340 US babies were named Roger in 2024. Its peak year was 1945.

How do you pronounce Roger?

Roger is usually pronounced ROJ-er.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.