What does the name Roger mean?

The name Roger means "Famous spear".

What is the origin of the name Roger?

Roger is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 340 babies were named Roger in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Roger is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 340 →

All-Time Total: 439,963

Peak Year: 1953

Roger is derived from the Old High German name Hrodgar, composed of the elements hrod, meaning "fame," and gar, meaning "spear."

Boy names closely related to Roger

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Girl names closely related to Roger

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Names with similar meaning to Roger

Rodger Rogers

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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