Rogelio

Meaning famous wolf, glory wolf
Origin German, Spanish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ro-ge-lio

About Rogelio

Rogelio resonates with rich Hispanic heritage and traditional family values, carrying forward naming customs that honor cultural identity across generations. The rolling 'r' and soft vowels create a rhythm that reflects the musicality inherent in Spanish language and culture. This name might be less common in predominantly English-speaking areas, which actually becomes an advantage—it ensures your son will likely be the only Rogelio in his class, his workplace, his neighborhood. That distinction matters in a world where individual identity increasingly competes with homogenization. The name ages remarkably well, maintaining dignity and respectability from childhood through elderly years. Roger serves as an accessible nickname for those who prefer something shorter or more Anglicized, though many families proudly use the full form exclusively. Rogelio suggests strong family connections, cultural pride, and groundedness in tradition—values many families hold dear. In professional settings, the name conveys seriousness and reliability. For families maintaining Spanish language and Latino cultural traditions, or those who simply appreciate the beauty of Hispanic names, Rogelio offers authenticity, distinction, and enduring appeal.

Variations of Name Rogelio

Rogerio
Rogério
Roque
Roderick

Nicknames for Rogelio

Rog
Roger
Lio
Rogie
Rogelio

Famous People Named Rogelio

Rogelio De La VegaMexican telenovela character in "Jane the Virgin"
Rogelio MartínezCuban-American playwright
Rogelio OrtegaFormer President of Ecuador
Rogelio SalmonaColombian architect
Rogelio SikatFilipino playwright and fictionist
Rogelio RivelSpanish circus clown
Rogelio TinocoCosta Rican footballer
Rogelio LópezMexican racing driver
Rogelio GuerraMexican actor
Rogelio LozanoArgentine long-distance runner
Rogelio Douglas Jr.American actor and singer
Rogelio LivieresParaguayan bishop
Rogelio ÁlvarezVenezuelan boxer
Rogelio RamírezPeruvian footballer
Rogelio DelgadoGuatemalan footballer
Rogelio AlemánNicaraguan politician
Rogelio GuedeaMexican writer and professor
Rogelio Mora-TagleChilean astronomer

Characters Named Rogelio

Rogelio VelascoCharacter in the telenovela "La Usurpadora"
Rogelio JacksonCharacter in the TV series "Jane the Virgin"
Rogelio RamirezCharacter in the novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez
Rogelio DominguezCharacter in the movie "The Secret in Their Eyes"
Rogelio SalvatierraCharacter in the telenovela "Teresa"
Rogelio MendozaCharacter in the TV series "La Reina del Sur"
Rogelio HernandezCharacter in the movie "Babel"
Rogelio GuevaraCharacter in the telenovela "Soy Tu Dueña"
Rogelio Diaz-GonzalezCharacter in the TV series "Ugly Betty"
Rogelio RosalesCharacter in the movie "Under the Same Moon"

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Rocky
Rylen
Rohan
Roger
Raphael
Ransom
Ryan
Reed
Robin
Rocco