Roger: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ro-hge-hr
Origin: France
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Famous spearman

Roger is a masculine given name and a surname with Germanic origins, derived from the elements "hrōd" (fame, renown, honor) and "gār" or "gēr" (spear, lance). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became a very common given name during the Middle Ages. A variant form of the name, Rodger, is closer to its origin. The name Roger has also been used as slang for the word "penis" from around 1650 to 1870. In a different context, "Roger that" is a widespread term for confirmation, which originates from the phonetic alphabet used by military and aviation personnel during World War II.

Roger Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Roger is currently #517 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Roger is currently #517 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Roger is currently #510 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Roger is currently #510 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Roger

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Roger, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Roger Federer: Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
  • Roger Moore: Roger Moore was an English actor known for his portrayal of James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He passed away in 2017.
  • Roger Waters: Roger Waters is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, known for co-founding the rock band Pink Floyd and his work on albums like "The Wall" and "The Dark Side of the Moon."
  • Roger Taylor: Roger Taylor is an English musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Queen.
  • Roger Ebert: a celebrated film critic, was a prominent figure in the world of cinema. His insightful reviews and critiques helped shape public opinion on films and influenced the careers of many filmmakers

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