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Rodrik

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROD-rik /ˈrɒd.rɪk/High

Meaning: Rodrik is a spelling of Roderick, from the Germanic Hroderich — hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler; power'), so 'famous ruler'. This particular spelling is familiar to many from the Game of Thrones character Rodrik Cassel, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A ruler's name: Rodrik is a spelling of Roderick — 'famous ruler' (said 'ROD-rik'). Also a Game of Thrones name, which we note.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningRodrik is a spelling of Roderick, from the Germanic Hroderich — hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler; power'), so 'famous ruler'. This particular spelling is familiar to many from the Game of Thrones character Rodrik Cassel, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13788 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Rodrik spells Roderick, from the Germanic Hroderich — hrod ('fame') and ric ('ruler; power'), 'famous ruler'. The name was borne by the last Visigothic king of Spain and lives on across Europe as Rodrigo, Roderick, and Rurik. This trimmed spelling has a Norse edge and is known to many from Rodrik Cassel in Game of Thrones, which we note (said 'ROD-rik').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, strong, and old-rooted.

Did you know? Roderick was the name of the last Visigothic king of Spain, and its Germanic parts mean 'fame' plus 'ruler'. The Rodrik spelling is familiar to many from Game of Thrones, which we note (said 'ROD-rik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rodrik — Spelling of Roderick, Germanic hrod + ric; Game of Thrones association

Variations

RoderickRodrickRodrigo

Nicknames

RodRick

Famous Bearers

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If you like Rodrik…

Roderick— the standard spelling of the same name
Rodrigo— the Spanish form of the same name
Cedric— a same-shape -ric classic
Henrik— shares Rodrik's Germanic roots
Cedrik— echoes that soft -ik sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rodrik mean?

Rodrik means 'famous ruler' — a spelling of Roderick, from Germanic hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler').

How do you pronounce Rodrik?

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

Is Rodrik a boy or girl name?

Rodrik is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rodrik?

Rodrik is a very rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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