Roger vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Roger Rank #750

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Major mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Roger and Major boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.