William
WIL-yum
Boy · German
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Roger
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Famous spearman, renowned warrior
- Pronunciation
- RAH-jer
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'ger' (spear).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
RodgerEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Roger Bannister
1929–2018
English middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-four-minute mile.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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