Rogelio
famous spear (Germanic via Spanish)
Rogelio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 17, with 196,428 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 150,753 as Rogelio, and 45,675 as Rogelio Jr.
Origin and meaning
famous spear (Germanic via Spanish)
Rogelio is the Spanish equivalent of Roger, originating from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ger' (spear). In the Philippines, it became deeply entrenched through centuries of Spanish administration and Catholic naming traditions, ranking among the most common classic Filipino male names.
Spanish form of the Germanic name Roger (from Hrodger, combining roots meaning 'fame' and 'spear'). It was widely introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remains one of the most common traditional male names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Ogie, Roger, Ely, or Boy. Highly prevalent among middle-aged and older Filipino generations, frequently paired with secondary names or used in traditional compound constructions.
Related forms
- Rogelio Spanish
- Roger English
- Ruggero Italian
- Roger French
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Rogelio with common surname pairs
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Is Rogelio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rogelio is number 17, with 196,428 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.