Roger means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epic 'Beowulf'). It was a common name in England during the Middle Ages. By the 18th century it was rare, but it was revived in following years.
Saintly namesake: Roger of Cannae was a 12th-century Italian bishop known for his charity and leadership. He is venerated as a saint, especially in southern Italy. (December 30 · 12th century)
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