Roger name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, Marathi, German, French, Low German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: r(o)-ger
Meaning: Famous with the Spear, Renowned Spearman, Fame and Glory and Launches
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What does Roger mean?

The prevalent and perennial unisex name Roger is used principally in Marathi, English, Low German, Swedish, German, Finnish, Danish, French and Norwegian has its origin in Old High German and Germanic, Roger means "Famous with the Spear, Renowned Spearman, Fame or Glory and Launches".

Also Roger is German cognate of Rodger Whichwas Used In Northern France In Mediaeval Times. The name is celebrated on 30th of December.

How do I pronounce Roger?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Roger is r(o)-ger.

Variants of Roger

Hrodgar, Hrodger, Hrothgar, Hodge, Raj, Rüdiger, Rudgar, Rudger, Hrōðgār, Hoge, Raja, Aaronraj

Names that rhyme with Roger

How popular is the name Roger?

Roger was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 441308 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 1945, 13164 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 22nd position.

However after 217 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 33 times Also, Roger is an extremely popular in France where over 423827 new-borns have been given the name since 1900.

When at its peak in 1923, 13542 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 5th position. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 7 times Also, Roger was a popular name in Spain.

Over 2960 babies have been named Roger since 2002. When at the peak of its usage in 2009, 517 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 94th position.

After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 4 times

Roger was a common name in New South Wales.

Over 1553 babies have been named Roger since 1952. When at the peak of its usage in 1952,. After 17 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Roger is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 99 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Roger.

Over 604 people have been named Roger in Ireland. Also, during its short run of just 2 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1962, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 91 on boy names chart when 36 babies were named Roger.

Roger is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 700. Over 285 people have been named Roger in England and Wales.

In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1995. Roger is a rare baby name in Queensland there is very thin chances of it still being given. However things change on global perspective, Roger is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, DR Congo and England.

Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Cameroon, Peru, Madagascar, Brazil, Venezuela, Chad, Central African Republic, Australia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Benin, Bolivia, Honduras, Germany, Rwanda, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, New Zealand, South Africa, Ethiopia, Burundi, Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Wales, Malaysia, Guinea and Mozambique.

As per our research, over 2300000 babies have been bestowed Roger around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018636411
2017624415
2016643407
2015579477
2014581476
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Roger in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands453618915334
Finland2729659100

Numerological aspects of Roger

You get up, eat healthily, go to work, avoid jealous and envious people, love and pay attention to the people you love, and stay away from stupid people. When it comes to love, be more open with your partner. If letter R is your capstone, it reveals your fear of failure. You respect rules but not enough to follow them blindly. You have no problem working in a team but working alone suits you better.

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  •  Monique - Used mainly in Norwegian, French and Swedish frequently used, Monique has its origin in Latin and Old Greek mainly bestowed upon both genders, Monique means "Single or Hermit"
  •  Aaron means High in Hebrew, Light Bringer or Garland in Tamil is used mostly in Telugu, Oriya and Icelandic bestowed upon both boys and girls has its origin in Hebrew
  •  Annabelle means Graceful, Beautiful or Easy to Love used for both genders has its origin in Hebrew, Germanic and German is used mostly in Finnish and French
  •  Harriet - Originated from Old High German and Germanic, Famous and Enduring Harriet is used principally in Danish and Norwegian is a unisex name, Harriet means "House or King, Rich or Powerful"
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Middle names for Roger

Possible options for a child named Roger include these familiar and appealing middle names:

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Famous people named Roger

  • Roger Bigod of Norfolk, Norman knight
  • Roger Désormière, French conductor
  • Roger Bonvin, Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council
  • Roger Newdigate, English politician
  • Roger McGough, English poet, performance poet, broadcaster
  • Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, was 5th Earl of Norfolk
  • Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, was 4th Earl of Norfolk and Marshal of England
  • Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, son of Hugh Bigod
  • Roger Law, caricaturist and one half of 'Luck and Flaw'
  • Roger III of Sicily, eldest son and heir of King Tancred of Sicily and Queen Sibylla
  • Roger McCluskey, American race car driver
  • Roger Morrice, English Puritan minister and political journalist
  • Roger Short, British diplomat
  • Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March, English nobleman
  • Roger Mortimer, 1st Baron Mortimer, marcher lord
  • Roger North, English lawyer, biographer, and amateur musician
  • Roger Boyle, 1st Earl of Orrery, Anglo-Irish soldier and politician
  • Roger Griffin, British professor of modern history and political theorist at Oxford Brookes University
  • Roger Abiut, politician from Vanuatu
  • Roger de Montgomery, first Earl of Shrewsbury, and Earl of Arundel
  • Roger the Poitevin, was
  • Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, English courtier, diplomat
  • Roger de Moulins, was Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
  • Roger Sessions, American composer, teacher, and writer on music
  • Roger Long, English astronomer, and Master of Pembroke College
  • Roger Taillibert, French architect
  • Roger Tayler, British astronomer
  • Roger Black, British retired athlete
  • Roger Dudley, English soldier
  • Roger Mercer, British archaeologist whose work concentrated on the Neolithic and Bronze Age of the British Isles
  • Roger Cloud, American politician of the Republican party
  • Roger de Leybourne, English soldier
  • Roger Balian, French-Armenian physicist
  • Roger Northwode, held the posts of Warden of the Cinque Ports and Baron of the Exchequer
  • Roger Maxwell, former New Zealand politician
  • Roger of Helmarshausen, well-known goldsmith and metalwork artist
  • Roger Bacon, English philosopher and Franciscan friar
  • Roger Penrose, English mathematical physicist
  • Roger B. Chaffee, American naval officer and naval aviator
  • Roger Wolcott Sperry, American neuropsychologist
  • Roger Walden, English treasurer and church figure
  • Roger of Salisbury, Norman medieval bishop of Salisbury and the seventh Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper of England
  • Roger Cotes, English mathematician,
  • Roger Garaudy, French philosopher
  • Roger K. Crouch, American scientist and astronaut
  • Roger Northburgh, cleric
  • Roger Moore, 1973 recipient of the Grace Murray Hopper Award
  • Roger Whelpdale, English priest and Bishop of Carlisle
  • Roger Godement, French mathematician
  • Roger Schank, American artificial intelligence theorist, cognitive psychologist
  • Roger Casement, diplomat and Irish nationalist
  • Roger Clemens, American former baseball pitcher
  • Roger Angell, American essayist known for his writing on sports
  • Roger Zelazny, American poet and writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels
  • Roger Williams, Puritan minister, theologian
  • Roger Ebert, American film critic, historian, journalist
  • Roger II of Sicily, was King of Sicily
  • Roger Corman, American director, producer, and actor
  • Roger Vadim, French screenwriter, film director and producer
  • Roger McGuinn, American musician
  • Roger Bannister, : 1:50
  • Roger Ailes, American television executive and media consultant
  • Roger Daltrey, English singer, occasional songwriter and actor
  • Roger I of Sicily, Norman nobleman

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