Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Rogers

Rogers

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROJ-urz /ˈrɒdʒ.ərz/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Rogers, 'son of Roger' — Roger from the Germanic hrod, 'fame,' and ger, 'spear,' 'famous spear.' A surname carried into first-name use (as with Steve Rogers).Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname-name: Rogers means 'son of Roger,' 'famous spear' (said 'ROJ-urz'). Solid and classic.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom the English surname Rogers, 'son of Roger' — Roger from the Germanic hrod, 'fame,' and ger, 'spear,' 'famous spear.' A surname carried into first-name use (as with Steve Rogers).
U.S. rank (2023)#13755 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,029

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195018832023

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

Rogers is an English surname, 'son of Roger,' Roger from Germanic hrod ('fame') and ger ('spear'). As a given name it reads sturdy and classic, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'ROJ-urz').

It appears only rarely for boys as a first name in the U.S. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.

Did you know? Rogers is an English surname, 'son of Roger' (from the Germanic for 'famous spear') — familiar too from Captain America's Steve Rogers — now used as a sturdy first name (said 'ROJ-urz').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rogers — English surname, 'son of Roger'; Germanic 'famous spear'

Variations

RogerRodgersRogerson

Nicknames

RogRoj

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Rogers…

Roger— the name it means 'son of'
Brooks— a like -s surname name
Harrison— a like sturdy surname name
Saunders— a similarly popular pick
Randy— a fellow English choice

Explore names like Rogers

By themeenglishsurnamesturdy

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Rogers mean?

Rogers is an English surname, 'son of Roger' — Roger from the Germanic for 'famous spear.'

How do you pronounce Rogers?

It's said ROJ-urz /ˈrɒdʒ.ərz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rogers a boy or girl name?

Rogers is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rogers?

Rogers is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia