Roar (given name)

Roar is a Norwegian masculine given name derived by the Old Norse name Hróðgeirr, and equivalent of the Norman-French name Roger. Notable people with the name include:

• Roar Adler (1915–2007), Norwegian newspaper manager
• Roar Berthelsen (1934–1990), Norwegian long jumper
• Roar Christensen (born 1971), Norwegian football midfielder
• Roar Flåthen (born 1950), Norwegian trade unionist and politician
• Roar Grønvold (born 1946), Norwegian speed skater and Olympic medalist
• Roar Hagen (born 1954), Norwegian illustrator
• Roar Hagen (footballer) (born 1971), Norwegian football goalkeeper
• Roar Hauglid (1910–2001), Norwegian art historian and publicist
• Roar Hoff (born 1965), Norwegian shot putter
• Roar Johansen (footballer) (born 1935), Norwegian footballer
• Roar Johansen (football coach) (born 1968), Norwegian football coach
• Roar Kjernstad (born 1975), Norwegian figurative painter
• Roar Ljøkelsøy (born 1976), Norwegian ski jumper
• Roar Øfstedal, Norwegian ice hockey player
• Roar Pedersen (1927–1989), Norwegian ice hockey player
• Roar Stokke (born 1959), Norwegian football player, coach and sports commentator
• Roar Strand (born 1970), Norwegian football player
• Roar Uthaug (born 1973), Norwegian film director