Roger
Roger comes from the Germanic "hrod" (fame) and "ger" (spear) — meaning "famous spearman." Roger was a top-100 American name from 1925 to 1980, peaking at #22 in 1945. Roger (the tennis player Roger Federer, born 1981, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles) is the most famous modern bearer. Roger (the filmmaker Roger Corman, 1926-2024, who directed low-budget B movies that launched the careers of Scorsese and Coppola) gave the name cinematic weight. The "R" opening is firm, and the "er" ending gives it warmth. Roger is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Famous spearman". Serious, mid-century, and quietly accomplished. The name sounds approachable. Rogers tend to be steady. US peaked #22 in 1945. Now outside top 500. Well-known people named Roger include Roger Federer (tennis player), Roger Corman (filmmaker), Roger Bacon (philosopher), Roger (Germanic name). Common variations and related forms of Roger include Rodger (variant), Rogelio (Spanish), Ruggiero (Italian), Rodge (nickname).