Rodger

Rodger: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆษนษ’dอกส’ษ™(ษน)/

Meaning and origin of Rodger

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages; a spelling variant of Roger reinforced by the surname.

How popular is Rodger?

18U.S. babies in 2025
#242peak rank (1946)
21,556babies since 1880

Since 1880, 21,556 boys in the U.S. have been named Rodger. Its highest rank for boys was #242 in 1946. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Rodger FAQ

What does the name Rodger mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages; a spelling variant of Roger reinforced by the surname.

What is the origin of the name Rodger?

Rodger is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Rodger?

Since 1880, 21,556 boys in the U.S. have been named Rodger. Its highest rank for boys was #242 in 1946. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rodger a boy or girl name?

Rodger is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 21,556 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.