Rodger

Rodger is an English given name functioning as a variant spelling of Roger, which derives from the Old High German name Hrodger, composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame, and ger, meaning spear. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely popular throughout medieval Europe. Notable bearers of the standard form include the medieval scholar Roger Bacon and the statesman Roger Sherman. Closely related forms include Roger, Rutger, and Ruggero.