Spanish · Boy name
Rogelio
“famous spear”
About the name Rogelio
Rogelio is the Spanish form of Roger, ultimately from the Germanic name Hrodgar, composed of hrod, ‘fame’, and gar, ‘spear’, meaning ‘famous spear’. The Germanic name spread across Europe with the Franks and Normans, appearing as Roger in French and English and Ruggero in Italian. Rogelio is used throughout Spain and Latin America. A notable bearer was Rogelio Salmona, a renowned Colombian architect whose brick buildings in Bogotá, such as the Torres del Parque, shaped the city’s modern architecture.
- Meaning
- famous spear
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- roh-HEL-yo(3 syl.)
Middle names for Rogelio
- Rogelio Luis
- Rogelio Alejandro
- Rogelio Miguel
- Rogelio Antonio
- Rogelio Carlos
Questions about Rogelio
- What does Rogelio mean?
- Rogelio is a Spanish name meaning "famous spear".
- How do you pronounce Rogelio?
- Rogelio is pronounced roh-HEL-yo, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Rogelio?
- Variants of Rogelio include Rogel, Rogério.
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