Rodrigo

How to say it

roʊˈdriː.ɡoʊ

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.

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• Nickname

  Rodri, Rigo.

• Pop culture

  El Cid, born Rodrigo Díaz.

Who's worn 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

Names with the same feeling

• Ricardo Brave ruler
• Rafael God has healed
• Fernando Bold voyager
• Eduardo Rich guardian
• Mateo Gift of God

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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.