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Roger

Boy name · 170 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Roger: 170 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 24 births in 1974.

With origins in Old German, Roger comes from *Hrodgar*, meaning “famous spear” – a fitting name for a warrior. Its most famous bearer is probably the legendary knight Sir Roger of Coverley, an 18th-century literary creation, but real-world notables include the Scottish footballer Sir Roger Hynd and the numerous Roger de Flor, a 13th-century Catalan mercenary. The name has a modest but steady place on modern Scottish baby name lists, and its most famous modern cultural touchstone is likely the sprightly Roger Rabbit from the 1988 film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*. A notable variant is the Welsh *Rhodri*, while *Rodger* is a less common spelling.