Roger

Boy's name

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

Meaning Famous spear
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 340
Peak year 1953

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Roger Federer - Tennis player, multiple Grand Slam champion.
  • Roger Moore - Actor, known for James Bond role.
  • Roger Waters - Musician, Pink Floyd co-founder.
  • Roger Ebert - Film critic, Pulitzer Prize winner.
  • Roger Staubach - NFL quarterback, Super Bowl champion.
  • Roger Daltrey - Musician, lead singer of The Who.
  • Roger Miller - Singer-songwriter, "King of the Road."
  • Roger Maris - MLB player, broke Babe Ruth's home run record.
  • Roger Goodell - NFL commissioner.
  • Roger Bannister - Runner, first to break 4-minute mile.

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