Roger
Roger: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ · /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/
Meaning and origin of Roger
Root meaning: “fame-spear”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French Rogier, from the Frankish equivalent of Old English Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþigaizaz (“fame-spear”). Compare also Rutger.
How popular is Roger?
Since 1880, 1,688 girls and 442,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Roger (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1248 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #22 in 1945. In 2025 it ranked #834 for boys, with 297 babies given the name.
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Roger FAQ
What does the name Roger mean?
Roger traces back to a root meaning "fame-spear". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French Rogier, from the Frankish equivalent of Old English Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþigaizaz (“fame-spear”). Compare also Rutger.
What is the origin of the name Roger?
Roger is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Roger?
Since 1880, 1,688 girls and 442,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Roger (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1248 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #22 in 1945. In 2025 it ranked #834 for boys, with 297 babies given the name.
Is Roger a boy or girl name?
Roger is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,688 girls and 442,142 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.