Roger Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Roger Name at a Glance

Name	Roger
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' Roger Bolingbroke, a conjurer.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Roger Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Roger means “'Henry VI, Part 2' Roger Bolingbroke, a conjurer”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Roger Name Origin

Our database records Roger under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Roger a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Roger is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Roger

When considering Roger for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.