Rodrick

Rodrick - A very unique male name

Rodrick appeared on the charts for the first time in 1944 on position #1395. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rodrick and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rodrick? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rodrick. The baby boy name Rodrick was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3723 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rodrick peaked in popularity 49 years ago in 1977 on position 483.

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Rodrick is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rodrick is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,509 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,509.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rodrick is where you live.

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Rodrick origin and meaning

Germanic, via Old French

From Germanic Hrodric — 'famous ruler' (hrod 'fame' + ric 'ruler')

Rodrick is a simplified spelling of Roderick, the name carried from Germanic roots through the Visigothic king Roderic of Spain and later Welsh and English use. It peaked in the US in 1977 and has fallen steadily since.

Attested etymology

Rodrick is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rodrick, pop culture references for the name Rodrick and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rodrick

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rodrick, sorted by popularity.

Roderick / Rodrigo / Rodriquez / Roderic / Rodriguez / Rodricus / Roddrick / Rodriques / Rodric / Rodregus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Rodrick

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rodrick a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rodrick?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROD-rik · /ˈrɒdrɪk/

Around the world

• Rodrigo (Spanish) — Cognate form of the same Germanic name
• Roderich (German) — German cognate form

Spellings and nicknames

• Roderick — Standard spelling
• Roderic — Established variant spelling
• Rodric — Rare simplified spelling

Nicknames: RodRoddy

Famous bearers

• Rodrick Heffley — Older brother in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and films (Fictional, 2007) Fictional

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

A sturdy, old-fashioned name with a strong sound that now feels distinctive precisely because it has faded from use.

Worth knowing

• Often assumed to be Roderick and spelled that way