Rodrigo
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rodrigo
Rodrigo derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "geri" (spear), meaning "famous spear" or "renowned warrior," and entered Romance languages through Visigothic influence in Iberia.
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Etymology
Rodrigo derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "geri" (spear), meaning "famous spear" or "renowned warrior," and entered Romance languages through Visigothic influence in Iberia. The name is predominantly used in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, with strong historical roots in medieval Spain, particularly among Christian nobility during the Reconquista, and remains common in Catholic-majority countries.
Rodrigo currently ranks #492 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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