Rodger

Pronunciation: [ r-AHJ-er ]

Rodger is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,170 in the US, popular nicknames include Rod, Roy, and Rodie.

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Meaning & Origin

Rodger is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AHJ-er.

Parents who love the name Rodger often also consider Bron, Bliss, Xaviar .

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Historical Record

Rodger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 12,957 babies have been named Rodger in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Rodger is past its peak , currently ranked #9,170 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#9,170
Current Rank
Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#9,170
Total SSA Count
9

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Rod Roy Rodie Rodgie

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Bron Boy Old Celtic Bliss Boy Old Norse Xaviar Boy Arabic Yarrow Boy English Emily Boy Latin Aemilius Abigail Boy Hebrew Ekko Boy Greek

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Old Celtic origin

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"Owner of the new house"

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Yarrow Boy

English origin

"yarrow plant"

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Emily Boy

Latin Aemilius origin

"rival, industrious"

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Abigail Boy

Hebrew origin

"cause of rejoicing"

#9,193 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodger

Is Rodger a boy or girl name?
Rodger is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Rodger?
Rodger is pronounced r-AHJ-er.
How popular is the name Rodger?
Rodger is currently ranked #9170 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Rodger?
Common nicknames for Rodger include Rod, Roy, Rodie, and Rodgie.
Is Rodger a common or rare name?
Rodger is an uncommon name, ranked #9170 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Rodger?
Rodger pairs well with Bron, Bliss, Xaviar, Yarrow in style and sound.

About the Name Rodger

Rodger is a boy name .

Rodger is currently ranked #9,170 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rodger include Rod, Roy, Rodie, and Rodgie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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