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.
How to spell Rodrigo
The standard spelling is Rodrigo. Common variants include Rodrígo, Roderick, Rodrigue, but Rodrigo is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Rodri, Rigo.
- Pop culture
El Cid, born Rodrigo Díaz.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, El Cid medieval Castilian knight and national hero of Spain
- Rodrigo Santoro Brazilian actor known for 300 and Westworld
Spelling variants
- Rodrígo
- Roderick
- Rodrigue
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Common questions
- What does the name Rodrigo mean?
- The Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, 'famous power' or 'famous ruler.'
- What does Rodrigo mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Rodrigo means "Famous power." 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.
- How do you pronounce Rodrigo?
- Rodrigo is pronounced roʊˈdriː.ɡoʊ. Say it as ro-DRI-go, with the stress on the "dri" syllable.
- How do you spell Rodrigo?
- The standard spelling is Rodrigo. Common spelling variants include Rodrígo, Roderick, Rodrigue.
- Is Rodrigo a boy or girl name?
- Rodrigo is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Rodrigo?
- Rodrigo ranked #492 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.