Roderic
Meaning of Roderic
Roderic is a male name with German, Spanish, and English origins. In German, it is pronounced as RO-deh-rik (/ˈroː.deː.ʁɪk/), in Spanish as ro-DER-ik (/ro.ˈðe.ɾik/), and in English as ROD-rik (/ˈrɒd.rɪk/). It is also sometimes spelled as Rodrick. The name has been recorded in Texas since at least the 1960s, consistently appearing on the popularity charts. While its ranking has varied over the years, it remains a recognizable choice for parents seeking a strong and classic name for their baby boy. With its international appeal and historical associations, Roderic is a timeless option that carries both strength and sophistication.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as RO-deh-rik (/ˈroː.deː.ʁɪk/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as ro-DER-ik (/ro.ˈðe.ɾik/)
English
- Pronunced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɒd.rɪk/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Roderic
| Roderic Dallas - Roderic Stanley (Stan) Dallas was an influential Australian fighter ace of World War I with a disputed aerial victory score. |
| Roderic Ivan Pettigrew is an American physicist, engineer, and physician known for his expertise in cardiovascular MRI and his leadership roles at EnHealth and Texas A&M University. |
| Roderic O'Connor (1784–1860) was an Irish Australian landowner and public official known for his role as a land commissioner in Tasmania and for overseeing the modernization of land using convict labor. |
| Roderic Fitzgerald Teamer Jr. is an American football safety and free agent who played college football at Tulane. |
| Roderic Noble is an English former child actor, famous for portraying Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov in the 1971 film, Nicholas and Alexandra. |
