Rodger

Rodger is an English given name and a variant spelling of Roger, which derives from the Old High German name Hrodgar, composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame, and gar, meaning spear. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely used throughout medieval Europe. Notable medieval bearers include Roger II of Sicily and the philosopher Roger Bacon. Related forms include Roger, Rutger, and the Old Norse cognate Hróðgeirr.