Rodger

Rodger is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Rodger at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɒd͡ʒə(ɹ)/

About the name Rodger

Rodger belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rodger first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #242 in 1946, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 21,538 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rodger in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#242 in 1946
Peak year
1949
Babies named Rodger in 2024
9
Total since 1880
21,538

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rodger mean?

The meaning of Rodger is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rodger a boy or girl name?

Rodger is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rodger?

Rodger comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rodger?

Rodger first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #242 in 1946, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rodger?

Rodger is pronounced /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.