Roderick
Roderick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɒdəɹɪk/ · /ˈɹɒdɹɪk/
Meaning and origin of Roderick
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Medieval English name from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.
How popular is Roderick?
Since 1880, 263 girls and 47,183 boys in the U.S. have been named Roderick (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4216 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #221 in 1967. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Roderick FAQ
What does the name Roderick mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages. Medieval English name from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.
What is the origin of the name Roderick?
Roderick is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Roderick?
Since 1880, 263 girls and 47,183 boys in the U.S. have been named Roderick (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4216 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #221 in 1967. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roderick a boy or girl name?
Roderick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 263 girls and 47,183 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.