Roger Lawlor

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roger Lawlor — famous spear
483K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roger Lawlor 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 Lawlor: Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948. 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: Lawlor

Irish

Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948.

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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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Notable People Named Roger Lawlor

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Lawlor?
The surname Lawlor originates from Irish. Charlotte Lawlor (1878–1941), New Zealand poet, writer and advertising designer Gerri Lawlor, American actress John Lawlor (sculptor) (1820–1901), Irish sculptor John Lawlor (actor) (1941–2025), American actor Mary Lawlor (actress) (1907–1977), American stage and screen actress Sean Lawlor (1954–2009), Irish actor and playwright Thomas Lawlor (opera singer), British opera singer James Fintan Lalor (1807–1849), Irish revolutionary and writer Liam Lawlor (1945–2005), Irish politician Mike Lawlor, American politician and professor Patsy Lawlor (1933–1997), Irish politician Peter Lawlor (born 1948.
What are the origins of the name Roger Lawlor?
The name Roger Lawlor combines two different traditions: the first name Roger has Germanic roots, while the surname Lawlor originates from Irish.
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