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The name was borne by the Norman lords Roger I, who conquered Sicily in the 11th century, and his son Roger II, who ruled Sicily as a king. This name was very popular in France in the first half of the 20th century. In the English-speaking world it was popular especially from the 1930s to the 50s.
Roger masc. proper name, from Old French Rogier, from Old High German Hrotger, literally "famous with the spear," from hruod- "fame, glory" + ger "spear" (see gar (n.)).
The meaning of ROGER is —used especially in radio and signaling to indicate that a message has been received and understood.
Roger is a boy's name of German origin meaning "famous warrior". Roger is the 834 ranked male name by popularity.
[9] "Roger" is a standard procedure word in two-way radio communication, meaning that a message has been received. This usage originated during World War II, during which time British and American military spelling alphabets used "Roger" to represent the letter "R", which itself was the abbreviation for "Received".
" Roger de Coverley," once a favorite English country dance, is said to have been so called from 1685. Addison took him early 18c. as the name of a recurring character in the "Spectator." THE first of our society is a gentleman of Worcestershire, of ancient descent, a baronet, his name Sir Roger de Coverley.
