Roderick
ROD-ər-ik
Popularity
#1909
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
47,351
Peak Year
#1,067 in 1971
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Germanic name meaning "famous ruler" or "powerful in fame."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Roderick Strong
American professional wrestler
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