Is Roderick a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Roderick is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Roderick?

It’s currently ranked #841 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Roderick?

ROD-er-ick · IPA: /ˈrɒdərɪk/

Roderick Boy

Popularity: #841 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationROD-er-ick / ˈrɒdərɪk

Germanic; Old High German

Meaning

Famous ruler; renowned power

Historical & Cultural Background

Roderick is derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in England and Spain. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been associated with several historical figures and legends, including the last Visigothic king of Spain, Roderic. The name has also appeared in literature and popular culture, contributing to its enduring presence.

Trend Summary

Roderick has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

Rod
Rudy

International Variants

Roderico (Spanish)
Roderik (Dutch)
Roderig (Portuguese)

Famous people named Roderick

Roderick Strong is a professional wrestler known for his work in WWE and Ring of Honor.

Roderick MacFarquhar was a British historian and politician, recognized for his expertise on China.

Roderick D. MacDonald is a notable American lawyer and professor specializing in law.

Roderick Stewart is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his successful music career.

Fictional characters named Roderick

Roderick Usher is a character in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Fall of the House of Usher', known for his eerie and tragic fate.

Roderick Blain is a character in the 'The Last of Us' video game series, depicted as a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world.

Sibling Suggestions

Robert Richard Ronald Ralph Riley Raymond

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roderick was first seen in the United States in 1880. Roderick has ranked as high as #468 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Roderick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Roderick (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	8	25%
TX	8	25%
GA	6	19%
AL	5	16%
LA	5	16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1882	6
1884	5
1885	8
1886	5
1887	13
1888	7
1889	9
1890	8
1891	15
1892	7
1893	6
1894	10
1896	9
1897	9
1898	12
1899	6
1900	13
1901	8
1902	8
1903	14
1904	9
1905	5
1906	12
1907	9
1908	13
1909	11
1910	14
1911	17
1912	46
1913	74
1914	65
1915	84
1916	82
1917	96
1918	90
1919	76
1920	105
1921	106
1922	137
1923	131
1924	140
1925	148
1926	174
1927	178
1928	182
1929	177
1930	153
1931	156
1932	140
1933	166
1934	170
1935	151
1936	180
1937	188
1938	191
1939	189
1940	162
1941	160
1942	202
1943	222
1944	234
1945	248
1946	302
1947	368
1948	364
1949	401
1950	475
1951	466
1952	546
1953	632
1954	572
1955	646
1956	682
1957	766
1958	699
1959	809
1960	844
1961	900
1962	932
1963	990
1964	1,027
1965	997
1966	961
1967	1,008
1968	998
1969	980
1970	1,037
1971	1,057
1972	940
1973	908
1974	880
1975	796
1976	783
1977	760
1978	691
1979	746
1980	758
1981	742
1982	740
1983	682
1984	629
1985	668
1986	631
1987	597
1988	568
1989	610
1990	599
1991	540
1992	511
1993	489
1994	437
1995	399
1996	361
1997	356
1998	290
1999	331
2000	310
2001	288
2002	305
2003	240
2004	265
2005	249
2006	292
2007	255
2008	217
2009	229
2010	206
2011	220
2012	204
2013	178
2014	178
2015	185
2016	199
2017	160
2018	131
2019	134
2020	100
2021	96
2022	103
2023	82
2024	83