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How to Pronounce Dodge
Pronounced DOJ
🔊 Hear it /ˈdɑdʒ/ High ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the surname Dodge — a medieval pet form of Roger, from Germanic, 'famous spear' Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: Bold and rugged: Dodge is the surname from Roger — 'famous spear'. Punchy, all-American, and cool (the Dodge cars).
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Meaning From the surname Dodge — a medieval pet form of Roger, from Germanic, 'famous spear'
U.S. rank (2025) #8430 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births 9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2010
Total births (all-time) ≈ 672
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2010 1937 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Dodge comes from the surname Dodge — a medieval pet form of Roger, from Germanic hrod , 'fame', plus ger , 'spear' ('famous spear'). A punchy, rugged, all-American name (the Dodge car brand; the Dodge brothers).
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, famous-spear at the root, and rugged.
Did you know? Dodge is a medieval pet form of Roger ('famous spear', Germanic) turned surname — a punchy, rugged, all-American name (the Dodge automobile brand).
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Dodge — etymology
Variations Dodd
Nicknames —
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Dodge… Cash — a fellow punchy one-syllable name Gage — a companion bold short name Colt — another rugged short name Saige — echoes that soft -ge sound Judge — shares Dodge's English roots Frequently Asked What does the name Dodge mean? Dodge is a surname from Roger — Germanic 'famous spear'.
How do you pronounce Dodge? It's said DOJ /ˈdɑdʒ/ — a single syllable.
Is Dodge a boy or girl name? Dodge is a boy's name.
How popular is Dodge? Dodge is a rare name in the U.S.
