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Rodrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-drik /ˈrɑ.drɪk/High

Meaning: Variant of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famous ruler'High

In 30 seconds: A famous ruler, spelled lean: Rodrick is the trimmed Roderick — 'fame' plus 'ruler' — a Gothic king's name with sturdy modern wear. Strong, classic, and easy.
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Origin HighGermanic
MeaningVariant of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famous ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#4359 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,962

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719142025

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

Rodrick is a variant spelling of Roderick — from Germanic Hroderich, hrod, 'fame', plus ric, 'power, ruler' — 'famous ruler'. Borne by the last Visigothic king of Spain and a Walter Scott hero, the trimmed Rodrick spelling reads sturdy and modern.

It registers thinly today. Rare, famous-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Roderick — the source of Rodrick — was the name of the last king of the Visigoths in Spain, whose dramatic fall to invasion became the stuff of legend and epic poetry.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Roderick — root etymology

Variations

RoderickRodericBroderick

Nicknames

RodRick

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If you like Rodrick…

Roderick— the standard spelling of the same name
Broderick— a fellow -rick name
Cedric— a companion -ric classic
Frederick— another 'ruler' -rick name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rodrick mean?

Rodrick is a variant of Roderick, Germanic for 'famous ruler', from hrod, 'fame', and ric, 'ruler'.

How do you pronounce Rodrick?

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

Is Rodrick a boy or girl name?

Rodrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Rodrick?

Rodrick is a rare name in the U.S.

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