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Rodrigo
BoySpanish, Portuguese· “famous ruler”
- Meaning
- famous ruler
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- rah-DREE-goh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #492
- US babies 2025
- 614
- Best rank
- #291 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Rodrigo
Rodrigo is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “famous ruler”.
Rodrigo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, a Germanic name made from hrod, fame, and ric, ruler or power. It reached Iberia with the Visigoths, and Roderic, the last Visigothic king of Hispania, bore it. The most celebrated Rodrigo is Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the medieval warrior known as El Cid, whose deeds inspired the epic poem Cantar de mio Cid. The name has stayed in steady use throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world and is well established in the United States. It sounds rhythmic and confident. Rodri and Rigo are common nicknames, and Rod works in English.
Popularity over time
Rodrigo first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 64 different years, starting in 1962. Its best national rank was #291 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,177 babies. In 2025, 614 babies were named Rodrigo, and it ranked #492 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,846 in 1920, #1,164 in 1950, #649 in 1980, #383 in 2000, #415 in 2010, and #492 in 2025. Of the 27,754 US boys named Rodrigo since records began, 29% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,191 babies. Since 2010, 9,590 more have been named Rodrigo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Pablo, Grady, Brayan, Saul, and Joaquin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rodrigo ranked highest in Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #201 | 195 |
| Florida | #347 | 57 |
| Arizona | #353 | 22 |
| Nevada | #357 | 9 |
| California | #367 | 95 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Rodrigo is usually pronounced rah-DREE-goh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with R and ends in “-go”.
Middle names for Rodrigo
A few middle names that flow with Rodrigo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rodrigo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rodrigo mean?
Rodrigo is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “famous ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Rodrigo?
Rodrigo has Spanish, Portuguese, and Germanic roots. Rodrigo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, a Germanic name made from hrod, fame, and ric, ruler or power.
Is Rodrigo a popular name?
Yes. Rodrigo ranked #492 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Rodrigo a boy or girl name?
Rodrigo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Rodrigo?
Rodrigo is usually pronounced rah-DREE-goh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings