Roger Cathey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roger Cathey — famous spear
483K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roger Cathey is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Roger is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Roger is a masculine given name and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names Roger and Rogier. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements hrōd, χrōþi ("fame", "renown", "honour") and gār, gēr ("spear", "lance") (Hrōþigēraz). The name was introduced into England by the Normans. In Normandy, the Frankish name had been reinforced by the Old Norse cognate Hróðgeirr. The name introduced into England replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar. Roger became a very common given name during the Middle Ages. The surname Cathey: Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico. Roger is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 483K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Roger reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Roger

Meaning: famous spear

Germanic

Roger is a masculine given name and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names Roger and Rogier. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements hrōd, χrōþi ("fame", "renown", "honour") and gār, gēr ("spear", "lance") (Hrōþigēraz). The name was introduced into England by the Normans. In Normandy, the Frankish name had been reinforced by the Old Norse cognate Hróðgeirr. The name introduced into England replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar. Roger became a very common given name during the Middle Ages.

Surname: Cathey

Scottish

Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Roger is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Roger by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Roger Cathey:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Roger?
The first name Roger originates from Germanic. Roger is a masculine given name and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names Roger and Rogier. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements hrōd, χrōþi ("fame", "renown", "honour") and gār, gēr ("spear", "lance") (Hrōþigēraz). The name was introduced into England by the Normans. In Normandy, the Frankish name had been reinforced by the Old Norse cognate Hróðgeirr. The name introduced into England replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar. Roger became a very common given name during the Middle Ages.
When was Roger most popular?
The name Roger reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cathey?
The surname Cathey originates from Scottish. Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico.
What are the origins of the name Roger Cathey?
The name Roger Cathey combines two different traditions: the first name Roger has Germanic roots, while the surname Cathey originates from Scottish.
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