Roderick

At a Glance: Name: Roderick – Meaning: famous ruler – Origin: Germanic (also anglicizes Gaelic Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ROD-er-ik

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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

Phonetic: ROD-er-ik   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Roderick mean?

Famous ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Roderick)

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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