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Rojelio

♂ Boy

Pronounced roh-HEH-lee-oh /roʊˈhɛ.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish spelling of Rogelio, from the Germanic Hrodger/Roger, hrod ('fame') + ger ('spear') — 'famous spear.' Warm and traditional in Hispanic use.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish classic: Rojelio (Rogelio) means 'famous spear' (said 'roh-HEH-lee-oh'). Traditional and strong.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish spelling of Rogelio, from the Germanic Hrodger/Roger, hrod ('fame') + ger ('spear') — 'famous spear.' Warm and traditional in Hispanic use.
U.S. rank (2025)#11728 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119212025

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

Rojelio is a Spanish spelling of Rogelio, from the Germanic Roger, 'famous spear.' Long used in Spanish-speaking families, it reads warm and traditional — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'roh-HEH-lee-oh').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Rogelio. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Rojelio spells the Spanish Rogelio — from the Germanic Roger, 'famous spear' (hrod, 'fame,' + ger, 'spear') — a warm, traditional name across Hispanic families (said 'roh-HEH-lee-oh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rojelio — Spanish Rogelio; Roger 'famous spear'

Variations

RogelioRojelioRogerio

Nicknames

RojeLio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rojelio mean?

Rojelio is a Spanish form of Rogelio, from Roger, 'famous spear' (hrod + ger).

How do you pronounce Rojelio?

It's said roh-HEH-lee-oh /roʊˈhɛ.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rojelio a boy or girl name?

Rojelio is a boy's name.

How popular is Rojelio?

Rojelio is a rare name in the U.S.

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