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Roderic

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROD-ur-ik /ˈrɒd.ər.ɪk/High

Meaning: From the Germanic Roderic (Roderick), hrod ('fame') + ric ('power; ruler') — 'famous power; famous ruler.' A strong, old-world classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong Germanic classic: Roderic means 'famous power; famous ruler' (said 'ROD-ur-ik'). Old-world and commanding.
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic Roderic (Roderick), hrod ('fame') + ric ('power; ruler') — 'famous power; famous ruler.' A strong, old-world classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#11726 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519142025

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

Roderic is a Germanic name, 'famous power; famous ruler' (hrod + ric), a variant of Roderick borne by rulers across Europe. It reads strong and old-world — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'ROD-ur-ik').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Roderick. Rare, commanding, and old-world.

Did you know? Roderic joins the Germanic hrod ('fame') and ric ('power; ruler') into 'famous power' — a commanding old-world name carried by kings and a shorter spelling of Roderick (said 'ROD-ur-ik').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Roderic — Germanic hrod + ric 'famous power'

Variations

RoderickRodrigoRodric

Nicknames

RodRic

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If you like Roderic…

Roderick— the standard spelling
Rodrigo— the Spanish form
Cedric— a like -ric Germanic name
Frederick— a like hrod/'ruler' classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roderic mean?

Roderic is Germanic for 'famous power; famous ruler' (hrod, 'fame,' + ric, 'power').

How do you pronounce Roderic?

It's said ROD-ur-ik /ˈrɒd.ər.ɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roderic a boy or girl name?

Roderic is a boy's name.

How popular is Roderic?

Roderic is a rare name in the U.S.

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