Rodrigo
roh-DREE-goh
Popularity
#481
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
27,144
Peak Year
#1,177 in 2007
First Recorded
1918
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rodrigo is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic name Hrodric, composed of *hrod* meaning 'fame' and *ric* meaning 'power' or 'rule'. Thus, Rodrigo means 'famous ruler'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar
El Cid, Castilian nobleman and military leader
Rodrigo Santoro
Brazilian actor
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