How to say it
ro · DRI · go
/roʊˈdriː.ɡoʊ/
Masculine
Rodrigo
Famous power
What it means
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, 'famous power' or 'famous ruler.'
Rodrigo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Germanic roots meaning 'famous power' or 'famous ruler.' El Cid, the medieval Castilian hero, was born Rodrigo Díaz. It stays a strong classic across Iberia and Latin America, with Rodri and Rigo as shorts. Said roh-DREE-goh.
Popularity over time
peaked at #291 in 2007, currently #492 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Rodri, Rigo.
- Pop culture
El Cid, born Rodrigo Díaz.
Spelling variants
- Rodrígo
- Roderick
- Rodrigue
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