Rogelio

Rogelio is a masculine first name, regarded as the Spanish variant of the Low German name Roger as well as a variant of Rüdiger. It translates to 'the glorious spear fighter' or 'the glorious spear thrower'.

What does the name Rogelio mean?

Rogelio is a boy's name whose origin can be found in the Spanish form of the Low German name Roger and as a variant of Rüdiger. The meaning of the name is 'the glorious spear fighter' or 'the glorious spear thrower'. Its roots trace back to Old High German, where the two components hruod, meaning 'glory' or 'honor', and gēr for 'spear' can be found. Additionally, there may be a connection to the Late Latin name Rogelius, which could possibly derive from Rogatus. In this sense, the meaning can also be understood as 'the requested one', derived from the Latin term rogatus, meaning 'the request' or 'the asking'. The original form of the name is Hrodger (Hrodgêr). Other variants include Hruodger (Hruodgêr), Rüdeger, Rütger, Rutger (in Dutch), Rüttger, Ruttger, Rudgar, Ruotger, Rodger, Rudger, Ruggero (Italian), Ruggiero, Rötger, Rogerio, and Rogier (Dutch).

Where does the name Rogelio come from?

The name Rogelio has its roots in Old High German and Latin, which gives it the meaning 'the glorious spear fighter' or 'the glorious spear thrower'.

How do you pronounce Rogelio?

The sound and pronunciation of Rogelio: The name consists of four syllables and is softly and fluidly structured. In the pronunciation 'Ro-ge-li-o' [roˈxeljo], it presents a harmonious sequence of open vowels, giving the name a calm and gliding movement. The consonants fit in and form the sound without harshness. The ending '-lio' provides a bright, resonant finish, giving the name an elegant and expansive note. Overall, Rogelio sounds rich and harmonious - flowing, warm, and with a pronounced, southern-influenced lightness.

Popularity

In Germany, Rogelio is a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was 3,479th in 2012. In the last ten years, Rogelio has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Famous people

• Rogelio A. Gonzalez (Mexican film director)
• Rogelio Barriga (writer from Mexico)
• Rogelio Castaneda (boxer from Mexico)
• Rogelio Delgado (footballer from Paraguay)
• Rogelio Dominguez (Argentinian football player)
• Rogelio Escanilla (actor from the Philippines)
• Rogelio Farias (Chilean footballer)
• Rogelio Funes Mori (footballer from Argentina)
• Rogelio Lopez (Mexican racing driver)
• Rogelio Martinez (Cuban baseball player)
• Rogelio Medina (Mexican boxer)
• Rogelio Naguil (Uruguayan footballer)
• Rogelio Olivares (writer from the Philippines)
• Rogelio Ordonez (writer from the Philippines)
• Rogelio Ortega (Cuban chess player)
• Rogelio R. Sikat (Filipino writer)
• Rogelio Rodriguez (Mexican footballer)
• Rogelio Ruvalcaba (boxer from Mexico)
• Rogelio Salmona (Colombian architect)
• Rogelio Sanchez Gonzalez (Mexican bishop)