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Rhodri

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROD-ree /ˈrɒd.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Welsh rhod ('wheel; circle') plus rhi ('ruler; king'), giving 'wheel ruler'. It was borne by Rhodri Mawr — Rhodri the Great — the ninth-century king who united much of Wales, and it has stayed in Welsh use ever since.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Welsh king's name: Rhodri means 'wheel ruler', borne by Rhodri the Great (said 'ROD-ree').
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom Welsh rhod ('wheel; circle') plus rhi ('ruler; king'), giving 'wheel ruler'. It was borne by Rhodri Mawr — Rhodri the Great — the ninth-century king who united much of Wales, and it has stayed in Welsh use ever since.
U.S. rank (2024)#13763 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Rhodri joins Welsh rhod ('wheel; circle') to rhi ('ruler; king'). Its great bearer is Rhodri Mawr, the ninth-century king who brought much of Wales under one hand and resisted Viking incursions. The name has stayed in steady Welsh use for over a thousand years and is common in Wales today (said 'ROD-ree').

In the U.S. it is very rare, and reads as distinctly Welsh. Rare, regal, and Celtic.

Did you know? Rhodri Mawr — Rhodri the Great — ruled much of Wales in the ninth century and beat back Viking raiders; his name means 'wheel ruler', from rhod, 'wheel', and rhi, 'king' (said 'ROD-ree').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rhodri — Welsh rhod + rhi, 'wheel ruler'; Rhodri Mawr, king of Wales

Variations

RoderickRhodryRodri

Nicknames

RhodRod

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhodri mean?

Rhodri means 'wheel ruler; circle king' — from Welsh rhod ('wheel') and rhi ('ruler').

How do you pronounce Rhodri?

It's said ROD-ree /ˈrɒd.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rhodri a boy or girl name?

Rhodri is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rhodri?

Rhodri is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though well used in Wales.

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