Germanic · Boy name
Roger
“famous spear”
About the name Roger
Roger is a boy’s name of Germanic origin meaning ‘famous spear’. It is derived from the Germanic elements ‘hrod’, fame, and ‘ger’, spear, and was brought to England by the Normans, replacing the Old English form Hrothgar. Roger Bacon was a medieval philosopher and scientist, a Franciscan friar known for promoting experimental method. Other bearers include Roger I of Sicily, a Norman count, and the tennis player Roger Federer. In radio communication ‘roger’ is used to mean ‘message received’.
- Meaning
- famous spear
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROJ-er(2 syl.)
Middle names for Roger
- Roger James
- Roger Michael
- Roger David
- Roger John
- Roger Paul
Questions about Roger
- What does Roger mean?
- Roger is a Germanic name meaning "famous spear".
- How do you pronounce Roger?
- Roger is pronounced ROJ-er, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Roger?
- Variants of Roger include Rodger, Rogier, Rogério.
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