The baby name Rojelio is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced roh-HEH-lee-oh; IPA: /roˈxelio/.
Rojelio is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Rojelio is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced roh-HEH-lee-oh; IPA: /roˈxelio/.
Rojelio is Spanish in Origin.
Rojelio is a Hispanic spelling variant of Rogelio, the Spanish cognate of Roger, ultimately from the Germanic Hrodger (hrod “fame” + ger “spear”). It means “famous spear” or “renowned spearman.” The J reflects Spanish phonology and appears mostly in U.S. Hispanic communities, while Rogelio is standard in Spain and Latin America.
The name entered Iberia via medieval Norman and French influence, as Roger spread across Europe and was adapted into Romance languages. From this pathway came Spanish Rogelio and Portuguese Rogério; close equivalents include English/French Roger and Italian Ruggero. Diminutives such as Ro, Roge, and Lio are used informally. Rojelio preserves the venerable heritage of Roger yet offers a distinct, phonetically intuitive form for bilingual families.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| GT | 0 | #302 | 13 | 5,948 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| BO | 0 | #403 | 6 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #408 | 6 | 5,922 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #432 | 43 | 7,625 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #445 | 23 | 7,628 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #448 | 34 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #469 | 19 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #520 | 606 | 16,355 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #569 | 24 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #640 | 26 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #771 | 150 | 15,656 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #815 | 64 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #915 | 16 | 5,610 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
Rojelio is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!