Rodger
ROJ-er
Popularity
#8795
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
21,538
Peak Year
#680 in 1949
First Recorded
1891
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rodger is a variant of Roger, derived from the Germanic name Hrodger, meaning 'famous spear'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Rodger Ward
Two-time Indy 500 winner and champion
Rodger Bumpass
Voice actor known for Squidward on Spongebob
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