Rogue

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROHG /ˈroʊɡ/High

Meaning: From the word rogue — of uncertain origin, 'a wanderer, scoundrel, maverick' — a bold, independent spiritLow

In 30 seconds: Bold and independent: Rogue is the word-name for a maverick free spirit. Edgy, fearless, and one-of-a-kind (Star Wars' Rogue One).

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningFrom the word rogue — of uncertain origin, 'a wanderer, scoundrel, maverick' — a bold, independent spirit

U.S. rank (2025)#4117 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 447

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

Rogue comes from the word rogue — of uncertain origin (possibly via French/Latin), 'a wanderer, scoundrel, maverick' — now a bold, independent free spirit. We flag it as an edgy, modern word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-maverick at the root, and fearless.

Did you know? Rogue means 'a maverick, a free spirit' (the word's origin is uncertain) — Star Wars' 'Rogue One' and the X-Men heroine made it a bold name.

Overall data confidence 50%

Oxford English Dictionary — rogue — origin uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rogue mean?

Rogue is the word for 'a maverick, free spirit'; its origin is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Rogue?

It's said ROHG /ˈroʊɡ/ — a single syllable.

Is Rogue a boy or girl name?

Rogue is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Rogue?

Rogue is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.