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Roddrick

Quick answerRoddrick is a variant spelling of Roderick, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "famous ruler." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Scottish/Germanic traditions, with historical prominence including the legendary Visigothic king Roderic and later…

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,730
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1993
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking/Scottish
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#11,730

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Roddrick

Roddrick is a variant spelling of Roderick, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "famous ruler." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Scottish/Germanic traditions, with historical prominence including the legendary Visigothic king Roderic and later British and American bearers.

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Etymology

Roddrick is a variant spelling of Roderick, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "famous ruler." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Scottish/Germanic traditions, with historical prominence including the legendary Visigothic king Roderic and later British and American bearers.

Roddrick currently ranks #11,730 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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