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First Name
442k
in the U.S.
since 1880
442k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Roger mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Roger
User Submitted Origins
English
63%
African
11%
German
11%
Gujarati
5%
Hebrew
5%
French
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Roger means "Head spearman".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Roger means "Cheese".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Roger means "Ammunition".
- A user from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Roger means "Weapon".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Roger means "ice cream".
- According to a user from Tennessee, U.S., the name Roger means "The spear".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Roger is of German origin and means "A German king".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Rog"er
A black flag with white skull and crossbones, formerly used by pirates; -- called also Jolly Roger and pirate flag.
Etymology: From a proper name Roger
Wiktionary
From Old French Rogier, from the Frankish equivalent of Old English Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþigaizaz (“fame-spear”). Compare also Rutger.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- (rare compared to given name) A patronymic surname.
- Jolly Roger (pirate flag)
Roger was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, French, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Roger
Notable Persons Named Roger
Roger Federer
Roger Federer is a tennis player. Roger was born on August 8th, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland.
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett was a rock music, psychedelic rock, and experimental music musician. He plays Danelectro Shorthorn, Fender Esquire, and Fender Telecaster. He was most active from 1964 to 1972. Syd was given the name Roger Keith Barrett on January 6th, 1946 in Cambridge. Syd is also known as Syd. He died on July 7th, 2006.
Roger Waters
Roger Waters is a progressive rock, psychedelic rock, art rock, and opera musician. He plays Fender Precision Bass, Rickenbacker 4001, and C. F. Martin & Company. His ongoing career started in 1964. Roger was given the name George Roger Waters on September 6th, 1943 in Great Bookham, Surrey, England.
Roger Stone
Roger Stone is a political consulting, republican party (united states), and activism. Roger was given the name Roger Jason Stone, Jr. in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Sir Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1945. Roger was given the name Roger George Moore on October 14th, 1927 in Stockwell, London, England, UK.
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert was a film criticism, journalist, screenwriter, history of film, and author. Roger was given the name Roger Joseph Ebert on June 18th, 1942 in Urbana, Illinois, U.S. He breathed his last breath on April 4th, 2013.
- Roger MortimerNoble
- Roger DaltreySinger
- Roger TaylorMusician
- Roger Federer career statistics
- Roger AilesPresident of Fox News
- Roger GoodellCommissioner of the National Football League
- Roger CormanFilm Director
- Sir Roger PenroseScientist
- Roger AllamActor
- Roger BaconFriar
- Roger ClemensBaseball Player
- Roger WilliamsChief Officer of Providence
- Roger Taney5th Chief Justice of the United States
- Roger SmithActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Roger
Notable Persons With the Last Name Roger
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was an autobiography, belles-lettres, essays, and children's literature aviator, writer, and pilot (aeronautics). His most notable accomplishments were from 1929 to present. Antoine was given the name Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger on June 29th, 1900 in Lyon, France. He left this life on July 31st, 1944.
Rich The Kid
Rich The Kid is a hip hop music and trap music rapping. They have been prominent since 2009. Rich was given the name Dimitri Roger on July 13th, 1992 in Queens, New York City, U.S.
Ranking Roger
Ranking Roger is a ska, punk rock, and electronica musician. He was most active from 1978 to present. Ranking was given the name Roger Charlery on February 21st, 1963 in Birmingham, England.
Brother Roger
Brother Roger was a religious. Brother was born on May 12th, 1915 in Provence, Vaud, Switzerland. He breathed his last breath on August 16th, 2005.
Roger
Roger is a comics character.
Elena Roger
Elena Roger is an actor, singing, actress, and singer. She was most prominent from 1997 to 1997. Elena was born on October 27th, 1974 in Buenos Aires.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Roger | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 61.57% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 18.70% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.73% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 15.96% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Roger
People with the last name Roger are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Roger
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