Roderick
Meaning of Roderick
Roderick is a male name with various pronunciations across different languages. In English, it is pronounced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɒd.rɪk/), while in Scottish Gaelic, it is also pronounced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɔdərɪk/) and in Welsh, the pronunciation is ROD-rik (/ˈrɔd.ɛr.ik/). The name has an ancient origin and can be traced back to Germanic roots, meaning "famous ruler." Roderick has strong associations with nobility and leadership throughout history. As for its popularity, in recent years, the name has seen moderate usage in the United States, ranking around 100th most popular name for newborn boys. However, it's worth noting that trends may vary from year to year. Overall, Roderick is a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a strong and distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɒd.rɪk/)
Welsh
- Pronunced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɔd.ɛr.ik/)
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as ROD-rik (/ˈrɔdərɪk/)
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Notable People Named Roderick
| Christopher Lindsey, known as Roderick Strong, is a prominent American professional wrestler signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). |
| Major General Roderick Random Allen was a distinguished senior United States Army officer who commanded the 20th and 12th Armored Divisions during World War II, leading significant operations and playing a crucial role in the liberation of various areas and the capture of German soldiers. |
| Roderick Langmere Haig-Brown was a Canadian writer and conservationist. |
| Roderick Lemonde MacFarquhar was a British China scholar, politician, and journalist. |
| Roderick MacKinnon is an American biophysicist, neuroscientist, and Nobel Prize winner known for his work on the structure and operation of ion channels. |
| Roderick Gordon is the author of the bestselling children's book Tunnels, which is the first book in the Tunnels series co-authored with Brian Williams. |
| Roderick Johnson is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, having previously played college football at Florida State and being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2017. |
| Roderick Allison - Roderick "Rod" Allison served as the Acting Deputy Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service. |
| Roderick Bajada is a retired professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Roderick Yong Yin Fatt, also known as Roderick Yong, is a retired Bruneian politician, teacher, and diplomat who served as the seventh secretary-general of ASEAN from 1986 to 1989. |
| Roderick Coyne is an English artist and sculptor. |
| Roderick Frazier Nash is a professor emeritus known for his work in history and environmental studies, and for being the first person to raft down the Tuolumne River. |
| Sir David Roderick Evans FLSW is a former judge of the High Court of England and Wales. |
| Roderick Townley is an American author known for his diverse range of works, including juvenile, young adult, and adult books, as well as poetry, nonfiction, and literary criticism. |
| Roderick Oliver Redman FRS was a renowned Professor of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. |
