Roderick

Boy

Origin: Germanic · Welsh

Meaning

“famous ruler”

Cultural Notes

From Germanic Hrodric meaning famous power; used historically in Wales as a royal name; gave rise to the Spanish Rodrigo.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Roderick

  • Roderick Hudson, Roderick MacLeish

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