Rodrigo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Rodrigo means "famous ruler", "renowned power", or "famous leader".
Pronunciation
The name Rodrigo is pronounced as ro-DREE-go in English.
ho-DREE-goo(Brazilian Portuguese)
ro-DHREE-gho(Spanish)
ro-DREE-go(Italian)
roo-DREE-goo(European Portuguese)
Popularity
Rodrigo is a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. It also has some popularity in Portugal and Brazil. According to DefineName, Rodrigo is ranked #157 in popularity in Spain and #354 in the United States (as of 2021).

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Rodrigo Name meanings & History

The name Rodrigo originates from the Germanic name Roderick, which means "famous ruler". It was brought to Spain by the Visigoths, where it was later popularized by the Castilian hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid. The name Rodrigo means "famous ruler", "renowned power", or "famous leader". Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Galician form of Roderick, via the Latinized Gothic form Rudericus. A notable bearer was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid, an 11th-century Spanish military commander. Rodrigo is most commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and communities. It is a popular name among parents looking for a traditional and strong name for their baby boy.

Zodiac Sign of Rodrigo: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rodrigo:

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious

D: Daddy,Domestic,Doting,Determined,Dutiful,Demanding

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter

Rodrigo is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Rodrigo include Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid), a Castilian hero and military leader; Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines; and Rodrigo Amarante, a Brazilian singer and songwriter.

2.) Rodrigo (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Ruled with fame

Other Forms: Roderigo, Rodrigoh


3.) Rodrigo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Italian, Spanish) a form of Roderick.

Other Forms: Roderigo, Rodrigue


4.) RODRIGO (Male)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Portuguese cognate of Roderick (famous ruler), a name derived from the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compounding of the elements hruod (fame) and rik (ruler). Short: Rui. (RO-DREE-GO)


5.) Rodrigo (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) feisty leader

Other Forms: Rod, Roddy, Rodrego, Rodriko


6.) RODRIGO (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Spanish cognate of Roderick (famous ruler), a name derived from the Middle Latin Rodericus, which is from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compounding of the elements hruod (fame) and rik (ruler). Var: Rodrego. Pet: Gigo. (RO-DREE-GO)


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