Roderick is a boy's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Red king; associated with leadership and nobility. (variant of Ruaridh).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Rod. Roderick is an uncommon, distinctive choice for boys, with a popularity score of 10 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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ROD-er-ik
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Roderick means “Red king; associated with leadership and nobility. (variant of Ruaridh).” It is a boy's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Roderick is pronounced ROD-er-ik.
Roderick is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Roderick has a popularity score of 10 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Roderick include Rod.
Middle names that pair well with Roderick include Roderick James, Roderick Alexander, Roderick William, Roderick Thomas.
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