Famous spear
A patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Roger. It combines the elements hrod, meaning fame, and ger, meaning spear. While historically a surname, it is occasionally used as a given name to honor family heritage.
Less common today
Rogers isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,620 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman
Guitarist for the rock band Blind Melon
American actor and producer
