Roger
famous spear (Germanic via Old French/English)
Roger is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 64, with 114,063 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 101,034 as Roger, and 13,029 as Roger Jr.
Origin and meaning
famous spear (Germanic via Old French/English)
Roger comes from the Germanic name Hrodger, combining roots meaning fame and spear. It became widely established throughout the Anglosphere following Norman introduction. In the Philippines, the name gained widespread popularity during the 20th century under American educational and cultural influence.
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ger' (spear), popularized in England following the Norman Conquest. In the Philippines, it was introduced and popularized primarily during the American colonial era alongside other standard English given names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among Filipino males born from the mid-20th century onward. Often shortened to 'Rog', 'Ogie', or combined with family suffixes like 'Kuya Roger' or 'Tito Roger'.
Related forms
- Rogelio Spanish
- Roger French
- Ruggero Italian
- Rüdiger German
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Roger with common surname pairs
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How do I use Roger with two Filipino surnames?
Roger is the given name. The full name is Roger + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Roger a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Roger is number 64, with 114,063 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.