Roderick

Meaning of Roderick

Roderick means "famous ruler." It combines the elements "hrod," meaning fame, and "ric," meaning ruler.

Roderick has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roderick

After ranking as high as #613 in 2000, Roderick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Roderick

• Rod Stewart
  Singer and songwriter
• Rod Serling
  Television screenwriter and producer
• Rod Laver
  Australian tennis player
• Roderick Strong
  Professional wrestler
• Roderick MacFarquhar
  British historian and politician

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Questions about the name Roderick

What does the name Roderick mean?

Roderick means roderick means "famous ruler." it combines the elements "hrod," meaning fame, and "ric," meaning ruler, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Roderick a boy's or a girl's name?

Roderick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Roderick?

Roderick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Roderick most popular?

Roderick peaked at #613 in 2000.