Roger

Meaning of Roger

Roger means "famous spear". It comes from the combination of two words meaning fame and spear.

Roger has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roger

Roger has cooled off, slipping to #834 in 2025, down from a peak of #369 in 2001.

Notable people named Roger

• Roger Federer
  Swiss professional tennis player
• Roger Moore
  English actor, James Bond
• Roger Waters
  English musician, Pink Floyd
• Roger Staubach
  American football quarterback
• Roger Ebert
  American film critic

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Questions about the name Roger

What does the name Roger mean?

Roger means roger means "famous spear". it comes from the combination of two words meaning fame and spear, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Roger a boy's or a girl's name?

Roger is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Roger?

In 2025, Roger ranked #834 for boys, down from #750 the year before.

When was Roger most popular?

Roger peaked at #369 in 2001.