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Rogelio
BoySpanish, Germanic· “famous spear; Spanish form of Roger”
- Meaning
- famous spear; Spanish form of Roger
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- roh-HEH-lee-oh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,163
- US babies 2025
- 180
- Best rank
- #403 (1981)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Rogelio
Rogelio is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “famous spear; Spanish form of Roger”.
Rogelio is a Spanish form of Roger, from the Germanic Hrodger, made of hrod, fame, and ger, spear. The Normans spread Roger across Europe, and in Spanish it took the form Rogelio, influenced by Latin endings. The name is well used in Mexico and among Hispanic families in the United States. In Spanish the g is pronounced like an h, so the name is said roh-HEH-lee-oh. Rogelio has a warm, traditional feel, and Roger or Rogi can serve as nicknames. It pairs well with both Spanish and English surnames.
Popularity over time
Rogelio first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 89 different years, starting in 1929. Its best national rank was #403 in 1981, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 548 were named Rogelio. In 2025, 180 babies were named Rogelio, and it ranked #1,163 nationally. That is 33% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,808 in 1920, #540 in 1950, #405 in 1980, #481 in 2000, #719 in 2010, and #1,163 in 2025. Of the 25,877 US boys named Rogelio since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 4,779 babies. Since 2010, 3,973 more have been named Rogelio.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rohan, Kanye, Amarion, Kadin, and Ulises.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rogelio ranked highest in Texas, Nebraska, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #491 | 69 |
| Nebraska | #498 | 5 |
| Arizona | #620 | 11 |
| California | #730 | 37 |
| Washington | #877 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Rogelio is usually pronounced roh-HEH-lee-oh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Rogelio
A few middle names that flow with Rogelio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rogelio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rogelio mean?
Rogelio is a Spanish and Germanic name that means “famous spear; Spanish form of Roger”.
What is the origin of the name Rogelio?
Rogelio has Spanish and Germanic roots. Rogelio is a Spanish form of Roger, from the Germanic Hrodger, made of hrod, fame, and ger, spear.
Is Rogelio a popular name?
Not especially. Rogelio ranked #1,163 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rogelio a boy or girl name?
Rogelio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Rogelio?
Rogelio is usually pronounced roh-HEH-lee-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings