Roger

Roger is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements hrod, meaning fame or glory, and ger, meaning spear, giving the overall sense of famous spearman. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely used throughout medieval Europe, borne by notable figures such as Roger Bacon, the thirteenth-century English philosopher and friar, and Roger II of Sicily, the powerful Norman king. The name largely fell out of fashion in England after the medieval period but was revived strongly in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Related forms include the medieval Latin Rogerius, the Italian Ruggero and Ruggiero, and the Spanish Rogelio.