Rogers
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rogers
Rogers is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Roger," derived from the Germanic name Roger, which combines "hrod" (fame) and "ger" (spear).
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Etymology
Rogers is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Roger," derived from the Germanic name Roger, which combines "hrod" (fame) and "ger" (spear). The surname is predominantly English and Germanic in origin, widely used throughout Anglo-Saxon cultures and Christian societies, with notable bearers including the American entertainer Will Rogers and the inventor John Rogers.
Rogers currently ranks #11,727 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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