Roger
Derives from Old Germanic roots: hruod meaning "renowned" and ger meaning "spear", giving it the sense of "renowned spear-bearer".
Meaning and origin
This name has Germanic origins and became established in England following the Norman conquest of 1066.
How to pronounce Roger
| English (US) | RAH-jer /ˈrɑdʒər/ |
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