Roger
Meaning of Roger
The name Roger is a classic male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements "hrod," meaning "fame" or "renown," and "ger," meaning "spear." Pronounced as ROJ-er (/'rɒdʒ.ər/), Roger has been a popular choice for centuries, symbolizing strength and honor. Historically, it was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely used during the Middle Ages. In modern times, Roger experienced significant popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, peaking in the 1940s and 1950s. Notable figures bearing this name include Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and Roger Moore, famed for his role as James Bond. Despite its decline in recent years—ranking 757th in 2023—the name maintains a timeless appeal with its rich historical roots and strong cultural associations. Variations of the name include Rodger, which offers a slightly different spelling but retains the same robust essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROJ-er (/'rɒdʒ.ər/)
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Notable People Named Roger
| Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player who held the world No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks and won 20 major men's singles titles. |
| George Roger Waters is an English musician and singer-songwriter known for co-founding the rock band Pink Floyd and serving as its lyricist, co-lead vocalist, and conceptual leader until 1985. |
| Sir Roger Casement was an Irish nationalist, diplomat, and humanitarian activist known for his investigations of human rights abuses in the rubber industry and the Congo, and as a leader in the Easter Rising. |
| Roger Bacon, also known as Doctor Mirabilis, was a medieval English philosopher and Franciscan friar who emphasized the study of nature through empiricism and is credited as one of the earliest European advocates of the modern scientific method. |
| Sir Roger George Moore was an English actor best known for portraying James Bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. |
| Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister was an English neurologist and middle-distance athlete known for being the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes. |
| Roger II of Sicily - Roger II, also known as Roger the Great, was a prominent ruler who served as King of Sicily and Africa, succeeding his brother Simon and establishing his reign from 1105 to 1148. |
| Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson, a prominent English singer, musician, and songwriter, gained fame as the former co-frontman and founding member of the progressive rock band Supertramp, known for hits like "Dreamer" and "The Logical Song". |
| Roger Meddows Taylor is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the rock band Queen, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. |
| James Roger McGuinn is a renowned American musician and former frontman of the Byrds, known for his distinctive 12-string Rickenbacker guitar and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| Roger Cohen is a renowned journalist and author who has worked as a reporter, editor, and columnist for The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune, covering stories in fifteen different countries. |
| Roger De Vlaeminck, also known as "The Gypsy," is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist renowned for his performances in the Paris–Roubaix race and other "Monument" races. |
| Roger Paul Neilson was a Canadian professional ice hockey coach known as Captain Video for his technological contributions to the game, and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category. |
| Roger Joseph Zelazny was an American poet and writer known for his fantasy and science fiction works, including The Chronicles of Amber, and was a multiple award-winning author. |
| Roger Joseph McGough is a prominent English poet, broadcaster, and children's author known for his influential work with the Liverpool poets and his BBC Radio 4 program Poetry Please. |
