Roger

Roger is a name of Old High German origin, derived from the elements hrod, meaning fame or glory, and ger, meaning spear, giving it the overall sense of famous spearman or renowned with the spear. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066 and became widely popular throughout medieval Europe. Notable historical bearers include Roger II of Sicily, the 12th-century king who unified Norman rule in southern Italy, and Roger Bacon, the influential medieval English philosopher and friar. Closely related forms include Rodger, the Latinized Rogerius, the Italian Ruggero, and the Spanish and Portuguese Rogerio.