Dodge

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Pronounced DOJ /ˈdɑdʒ/High

Meaning: From the surname Dodge — a medieval pet form of Roger, from Germanic, 'famous spear'Low

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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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningFrom the surname Dodge — a medieval pet form of Roger, from Germanic, 'famous spear'

U.S. rank (2025)#8430 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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.