A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
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Origin and Meaning of Roger

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Roger

Old German

Meaning of Roger

The name Roger is derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" - "fame" and "ger" - "spear".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Roger Moore (born 1927), an English actor; Roger Waters (born 1943), an English rock musician, singer, and songwriter, who is known for his career with the band Pink Floyd as their songwriter; Roger Federer (born 1981), a Swiss tennis professional.

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