Rodrigues is a masculine name with Portuguese origins. It is pronounced as roh-DREE-gez (/rɔˈdri.gɛz/) in Portuguese. The name Rodrigues is also commonly spelled as Rodriguez. In the United States, Rodrigues has been given to newborn boys since at least the 1970s. Its popularity peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it continues to be chosen by parents today. The name Rodrigues carries with it a sense of strength and resilience, making it a great choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Rodrigues Ottolengui, an American writer and dentist of Sephardic descent, was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1877 and spent most of his adult life in New York City. |