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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Famous ruler
- Origin
- Germanic (also anglicizes Gaelic Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROD-er-ik
Roderick is a boy's name meaning "famous ruler," rooted in Germanic tradition — it's also used as the English form of the Gaelic Ruairidh and the Welsh Rhydderch. It's pronounced ROD-er-ik. If you're after a name with a bold, trailblazing feel, that's the style category Roderick falls into.
Meaning & Origin of Roderick
Meaning: Famous ruler.
Origin: Germanic (also anglicizes Gaelic Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Roderick
ROD-er-ikIPA /ˈrɑːdərɪk/
Popularity of Roderick
Roderick hit its peak in 1967 at #221, when 1,008 boys got the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #1909, with only 83 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Roderick mean?
Famous ruler. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Roderick?
Roderick is pronounced ROD-er-ik (IPA: /ˈrɑːdərɪk/).
Is Roderick a popular name right now?
Roderick peaked at #221 in 1967 and is ranked #1909 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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