BoyEnglish origin

Roderick: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A famous ruler, renowned across the land.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1605
Peak
#221 in 1967

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #79518801900: #72419001910: #85419101920: #61719201930: #48219301940: #45719401950: #31419501960: #27619601970: #22819701980: #27819801990: #38719902000: #61520002005: #78320052010: #96420102015: #106920152020: #16052020#1#1605

What Roderick Means

Roderick is a boy name of English origin. A famous ruler, renowned across the land.

How Popular Roderick Is

Roderick currently ranks #1605 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #221 in 1967. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Roderick

  • Roderick peaked at #221 in the U.S. in 1967.
  • Roderick is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Roderick is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Roderick

What does Roderick mean?

Roderick is a boy name of English origin. A famous ruler, renowned across the land.

How popular is Roderick?

Roderick currently ranks #1605 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #221 in 1967. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Roderick come from?

Roderick comes from English roots. Roderick peaked at #221 in the U.S. in 1967.

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