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Rogelio

♂ Boy

Pronounced roh-HEL-ee-oh /roʊˈhɛl.i.oʊ/High

Meaning: Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger: spear)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish form of Roger meaning 'famous spear' or 'renowned warrior.' Known in the U.S. through the telenovela-style character Rogelio de la Vega in Jane the Virgin, which brought this formal Spanish name to American attention.
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Origin HighSpanish, Germanic
MeaningFamous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger: spear)
U.S. rank (2024)#1153 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births182 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Rogelio is the Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger: spear). Roger was brought to England by the Normans and spread through Catholic Spain as Rogelio. It has been used in Spanish-speaking communities for centuries.

Rogelio ranked #1153 for boys in 2024, used primarily in Hispanic communities.

Did you know? Rogelio de la Vega in Jane the Virgin (2014–2019), played by Jaime Camil, became one of TV's most beloved comic characters — a Mexican telenovela star whose over-the-top vanity and deep love for his daughter made him a breakout character.
Overall data confidence 91%
Behind the Name — Rogelio — Germanic/Spanish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RogerRogério

Nicknames

RogeRogieLio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rogelio mean?

Rogelio means 'famous spear,' the Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger: spear).

How do you pronounce Rogelio?

It's said roh-HEL-ee-oh — four syllables, stress on the second. The G is pronounced like H in Spanish.

Is Rogelio a boy or girl name?

Rogelio is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Rogelio?

Rogelio ranked #1153 for U.S. boys in 2024.