Roger

Meaning & origin

The male first name Roger has a French origin and means "the glorious" or "the famous". The name is derived from the Germanic name "Hrodgar", which consists of the elements "hrod" for "glory" and "ger" for "spear". In medieval literature, Roger is known as the name of a brave knight who appears in numerous heroic tales and legends. Nowadays, the name Roger is popular in many countries and is often seen as a symbol of strength and success.

First names similar to Roger

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Famous people with the first name Roger

• Roger Federer Swiss tennis player
• Roger Ebert Writer
• Roger Waters Musician
• Roger Deakins British cameraman
• Roger Stone Person
• Roger Ailes American television producer
• Roger Moore Actor

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