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Roddrick

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Roddrick

Pronounced RAH-drik /ˈrɒd.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: Roddrick is a doubled-consonant variant of Roderick, from the Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (power, ruler), 'famous ruler' or 'rich in glory'. The extra -d does not change the sound of the classic name.Low

In 30 seconds: Roddrick is a variant of Roderick, from the Germanic for 'famous ruler'. The doubled -d gives the classic name a distinctive look (said RAH-drik).
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningRoddrick is a doubled-consonant variant of Roderick, from the Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (power, ruler), 'famous ruler' or 'rich in glory'. The extra -d does not change the sound of the classic name.
U.S. rank (2020)#11723 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 843
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319562020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roddrick is a spelling variant of Roderick, whose Germanic parts mean 'fame' and 'ruler' - 'renowned ruler'. Roderick carried aristocratic weight through medieval Spain and later Walter Scott's poetry; the Roddrick spelling is a modern respelling that keeps the meaning while adding a personal touch.

Roddrick was never common, given to only a few dozen boys a year around its early-1990s peak and fading afterward, always behind the standard Roderick. It reads as a strong, formal name in a spelling that marks it as an individual variant.

Did you know? Roderick, the name behind Roddrick, was borne by the last Visigothic king of Spain - so this sturdy 'famous ruler' name comes with real royal history under its ordinary-looking spelling.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Roddrick / Roderick — Variant of Roderick, Germanic 'hrod' (fame) + 'ric' (ruler)

Variations

RoderickRodrickRodderickBroderick

Nicknames

RodRick

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If you like Roddrick…

Roderick— the standard name Roddrick varies, same 'famous ruler' meaning
Rodrick— a close variant spelling of the same name
Broderick— a comparable -rick name with an aristocratic feel
Cedrick— another -rick boy's name of similar register

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roddrick mean?

Roddrick is a variant of Roderick, from the Germanic meaning 'famous ruler'.

How do you pronounce Roddrick?

It's said RAH-drik /ˈrɒd.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roddrick a boy or girl name?

Roddrick is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Roddrick?

Roddrick has always been uncommon, a variant of Roderick that peaked gently in the early nineties.

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