Roger vs Tony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rog

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Roger Rank #750
Tony Rank #804

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #804 for Tony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roger ___

  • Roger James
  • Roger Allen
  • Roger Lee
  • Roger Wayne
  • Roger Dale
  • Roger Scott

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roger

Susan Linda Gary Karen Dennis

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roger or Tony more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Roger and Tony mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Roger and Tony boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons