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Name Origin

Roderick is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'renowned power'. It is derived from the elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame' or 'glory', and 'rīc', meaning 'ruler' or 'king'.

germanicmasculinerulerpowerfameglory

Famous People

Roderick David Stewart (1945-)

Singer-songwriter

Sold over 250 million records worldwide
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Roderick Murchison (1792-1871)

Geologist

Pioneer in the study of stratigraphy and geological mapping
Named the Silurian period

Similar Names

Rodolfo Rodrigo Rudolph Rhys Rory

Sibling Names

Genevieve

Both names have a classic, European feel and share a sophisticated elegance.

Cassian

Similar in style to Roderick, Cassian offers a strong and timeless masculine counterpart.

Adelaide

Both names have regal origins, evoking a sense of nobility and history.