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Roderick Roderick, Rodrick or Roderic (Proto-Germanic ''* Hrōþirīks'', from ''* hrōþiz'' "fame, glory" + ''* ríks'' "king, ruler") is a Germanic name, recorded from the 8th century onward.Förstemann, ''Altdeutsches Namenbuch'' (1856)740 Its Old Hi ...

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''*Hroþareiks'', via Latinized ''Rodericus'' or ''Rudericus''), given specifically in reference to either King Roderic (d. 712), the last Visigothic ruler or to

Saint Roderick Saint Roderick ( la, Rodericus, Rudericus; es, San Rodrigo; died 13 March 857) was a Mozarab Catholic priest, venerated as one of the Martyrs of Córdoba. Tradition states that he was a Christian priest of Cabra who had two brothers: one was a M ...

(d. 857), one of the

Martyrs of Córdoba The Martyrs of Córdoba were forty-eight Christian martyrs who were executed under the rule of Muslim administration in Al-Andalus (name of the Iberian Peninsula under the Islamic rule). The hagiographical treatise written by the Iberian Christ ...

(feast day 13 March). The modern given name has the short forms ''Ruy, Rui'', and in Galician ''Roi''. The name is very frequently given in Portugal; it was the most popularly given masculine name in 2011–2012, and during 2013–2016 ranked between 4th and 2nd most popular. It is also moderately popular in Spain, ranking between 30th and 60th most popular during 2002–2015.

History

The form ''Rodrigo'' becomes current in the later medieval period. It is recorded in the '' Cantar de Mio Cid'', written c. 1200, as the name of

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043 – 10 July 1099) was a Castilian knight and warlord in medieval Spain. Fighting with both Christian and Muslim armies during his lifetime, he earned the Arabic honorific ''al-sīd'', which would evolve into El C ...

(c. 1043–1099, known as '' El Cid Campeador'').v. 467 ('' Destierro del Cid''): ''Mio Çid don Rodrigo'' And

Don Rodrigo ''Don Rodrigo'' is an opera in three acts by Alberto Ginastera, the composer's first opera, to an original Spanish libretto by Alejandro Casona. Ginastera composed the opera on commission from the Municipality of the City of Buenos Aires, Argent ...

king of visigoths (688-711), in the Spanish Visigothic Kingdom. Estatua de El Cid cropped

Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada Rodrigo Jiménez (or Ximénez) de Rada (c. 1170 – 10 June 1247) was a Roman Catholic bishop and historian, who held an important religious and political role in the Kingdom of Castile during the reigns of Alfonso VIII and Ferdinand III, a per ...

(c. 1170 – 1247) was a Navarrese-born Castilian bishop and historian. *Rodrigo Lanzol Borja (1431–1503) was the birth name of Pope Alexander VI (r. 1492–1503). *

Rodrigo de Triana Rodrigo de Triana (born 1469 in Lepe, Huelva, Spain) was a Spanish sailor, believed to be the first European from the Age of Exploration to have seen the Americas. Born as Juan Rodríguez Bermejo, Triana was the son of hidalgo and potter Vicen ...

was the name of the Spanish sailor to have first sighted the

New World The term ''New World'' is often used to mean the majority of Earth's Western Hemisphere, specifically the Americas."America." ''The Oxford Companion to the English Language'' (). McArthur, Tom, ed., 1992. New York: Oxford University Press, p. ...

(i.e., the island of

Guanahani Guanahaní is an island in the Bahamas that was the first land in the New World sighted and visited by Christopher Columbus' first voyage, on 12 October 1492. It is a bean-shaped island that Columbus changed from its native Taíno name to San ...

) on

Columbus' first voyage Between 1492 and 1504, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus led four Spanish transatlantic maritime expeditions of discovery to the Americas. These voyages led to the widespread knowledge of the New World. This breakthrough inaugurated the pe ...

(on 12 October 1492). * Rodrigo López (c. 1525–1594) was a physician to Queen Elizabeth. *

Rodrigo de la Guitarra Rodrigo de la Guitarra ("Rodrigo of the gittern") was a Spanish lutenist and gittern player, active primarily in the first half of the fifteenth century. Rodrigo was in the service of the House of Trastámara, and was a court composer for Ferdina ...

was a medieval Spanish musician

Modern given name

Rodrigo Soares Rodrigo Alves Soares (born 26 December 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back. Club career Early career Born on 26 December 1992 in Porangatu, Brazil, Rodrigo Alves Soares started playing football since he was ...

(born 1992), Brazilian footballer known as Rodrigo *

Rodrigo Blankenship Rodrigo John Blankenship (born January 29, 1997), nicknamed Hot Rod, is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia, where he kicked the longest field goal in Rose Bowl history. He has received co ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Rodrigo Tiuí Rodrigo Bonifácio da Rocha (born 4 December 1985 in Taboão da Serra, São Paulo), nicknamed Tiuí, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Clube Atlético Barra da Tijuca as a forward. Football career At Fluminense FC, Tiuí broke into the fi ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (musician) Rodrigo Alejandro Bueno (; May 24, 1973 – June 24, 2000), also known by his stage name Rodrigo or his nickname "El Potro" ("the Colt"), was an Argentine singer of cuarteto music. He is widely regarded as the best, most famous and most influ ...

(1973–2000), Argentine singer *

Rodrigo de la Cadena Rodrigo Alvarez de la Cadena (born 3 January 1988) is a Mexican singer, performer, songwriter, radio host and musician. He is best known for his performances with a variety of worldwide artists and performers. He is also the host of a live radio ...

(born 1988), Mexican singer and performing artist *

Rodrigo Damm Rodrigo Damm (; born 3 February 1980) is a Brazilian retired professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2004, he also competed for World Victory Road, Strikeforce, Jungle Fi ...

(born 1980), Brazilian mixed martial artist * Rodrigo Duterte (born 1945), Filipino politician and 16th President of the Philippines (2016-2022) *

Rodrigo González (Mexican musician) Rodrigo González may refer to: * Rodrigo González de Lara ( fl. 1078–1143), medieval Spanish nobleman * Rodrigo González Girón (died 1256), medieval Spanish nobleman * Rodrigo González Torres (born 1941), Chilean politician * Rockdrigo Gonz� ...

(1950–1985), Mexican musician also known as "Rockdrigo" González *

Rodrigo González (swimmer) Rodrigo González Sesma (born March 13, 1968 in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico) is a retired Olympic freestyle swimmer. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics. International competitions Summer Olympics The first was the 1988 Summer ...

(born 1968), Mexican freestyle swimmer *

Rodrigo Gracie Rodrigo Gracie (born March 11, 1974) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A member of the famous Gracie family, Rodrigo is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a Gold Medalist in t ...

(born 1975), a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Rodrigo Beckham Rodrigo Juliano Lopes de Almeida (born 7 August 1976), usually called Rodrigo is a former Brazilian footballer. He was also called Rodrigo Beckham due to his modelling career and hairstyle similar to David Beckham. Career He started his caree ...

(born 1976), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo Masias (born 1981), Peruvian basketball player * Rodrigo Moreno (athlete) (born 1966), Colombian race walker * Rodrigo Núñez, Chilean footballer *

Rodrigo Chagas Rodrigo José Queiroz Chagas (born 19 March 1973 in Rio de Janeiro), known as Rodrigo Chagas or just Rodrigo, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as either a defensive midfielder or right-back. At international level, ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo Gral Rodrigo Gral (born 21 February 1977) is a Brazilian former professional footballer. Career Gral has played in Japan and made his J1 League debut for Júbilo Iwata against Consadole Sapporo on 17 March 2002, and marked the occasion in front of ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo Lindoso Rodrigo Oliveira Lindoso (born 6 June 1989) is a Brazilian professional Association football, footballer. Club career Madureira and loans Born in São Luís, Maranhão, Lindoso was a Madureira Esporte Clube, Madureira youth graduate. He made hi ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo Tosi Rodrigo Antonio Lombardo Tosi (born 6 January 1983) is a Brazilian footballer. Across his career he has played in Brazil, Malaysia, Greece, Switzerland, Iran, Singapore, Indonesia, Republic of Ireland and Brunei. Career He joined Tampines Rove ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigão (footballer, born 1995) Rodrigo de Souza Prado (born 11 September 1995), simply known as Rodrigão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg, as a centre-back. Club career On 1 July 2021, he signed with Russian Premier League club P ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1897) Rodrigo Antonio Brandão (12 April 1897 – 6 March 1959), known as Rodrigo, was a Brazilian footballer. He played in one match for the Brazil national football team in 1920. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1920 South American Cha ...

, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1971), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1978) Rodrigo Andreis Galvão ( ''Rodrigo'', born November 5, 1978 in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), also known as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian footballer, who is currently playing for Tarxien Rainbows F.C. Rodrigo has a high profile with p ...

, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1979), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born August 1980) Rodrigo Baldasso da Costa (born 27 August 1980), simply known Rodrigo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Career Rodrigo began his career in Brazil, playing for his local club Ponte Preta and afte ...

, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born October 1980), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1985), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1991) Rodrigo Moreno Machado (; born 6 March 1991), known as Rodrigo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger for Premier League club Leeds United and the Spain national team. He started his career with Real Madrid, appearin ...

, Brazilian-born Spanish footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1994), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (beach soccer player) Rodrigo da Costa (born 16 August 1993), better known simply as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian beach soccer player who plays as a forward. He won the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup representing Brazil and claimed the Silver Shoe (second highest sco ...

, born 1993, Brazilian beach soccer player * Rodrigo Lima (born 1991), Brazilian mixed martial artist * Rodrigo Lima (footballer) (born 1999), Cape Verdean footballer * Rodrigo Pesántez Rodas (1937–2020), Ecuadorian poet and writer *

Rodrigo Santoro Rodrigo Junqueira Reis Santoro (; born 22 August 1975) is a Brazilian actor. He is most known for his portrayal of Persian King Xerxes in the movie ''300'' (2006) and its sequel '' 300: Rise of an Empire'' (2014). Other famous movies include ' ...

, Brazilian actor *

Rodrigo dos Santos Rodrigo Prujanski dos Santos (born September 18, 1981 in Rio de Janeiro) is a water polo Player (game), player from Brazil. Nicknamed Shalom he competed in two consecutive Pan American Games for his native country, starting in 2003. Dos Santos wo ...

, Brazilian water polo player *

Rodrigo Augusto da Silva Rodrigo Augusto da Silva (7 December 1833 — 17 October 1889), nicknamed "the diplomat", was a politician, diplomat, lawyer, monarchist and journalist of the Empire of Brazil. He is best known as the minister that authored and countersigned wit ...

(1833–1889), Brazilian senator that cosigned the Golden law (Lei Aurea) *

Rodri (footballer, born 1996) Rodrigo Hernández Cascante (born 22 June 1996), known as Rodri or Rodrigo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Manchester City and the Spain national team. Rodri is a Spain international and ...

, Spanish footballer

Modern surname

* América del Pilar Rodrigo, Argentinian botanist who used the standard botanical abbreviation "Rodrigo" * Chandimanthu Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer *

Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo (born 5 October 1968) is the 16th and current Anglican Bishop of Colombo. Early life Dushantha Lakshman Rodrigo was born in Trincomalee on 5 October 1968, the son of Arthur William Rodrigo and Ruth Adlene De Alwis, hi ...

(born 1968), Sri Lankan Sinhala Anglican cleric,

Anglican Bishop of Colombo The Anglican Bishop of Colombo is the ecclesiastical head of the Anglican Diocese of Colombo, a diocese in the Church of Ceylon which is part of the Anglican Communion. The Anglican Diocese of Colombo was founded in 1845, as the diocese of the C ...

Granville Rodrigo Senadhipathige Granville Rodrigo,(born 22 September 1958 – died 14 January 1999 as ග්‍රැන්විල් රොද්‍රිගෝ) inhala, popularly known as Granville Rodrigo, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama an ...

, Sri Lankan Sinhala actor and vocalist *

Joaquín Rodrigo Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquess of the Gardens of Aranjuez (; 22 November 1901 – 6 July 1999), was a Spanish composer and a virtuoso pianist. He is best known for composing the '' Concierto de Aranjuez'', a cornerstone of the classical gu ...

, Spanish composer * José Sisto Rodrigo, Commissioner of Guam * Lakshan Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer *

Lasantha Rodrigo Lasantha Rodrigo (born 28 May 1938) is a former cricketer who played 14 matches of first-class cricket for Ceylon between 1959 and 1971. Life and career Lasantha Rodrigo was born in Moratuwa and attended Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa, wh ...

, Sri Lankan cricketer *

Mahesh Rodrigo Mahesha Rodrigo (30 June 1928 – 7 January 2011) was a Ceylonese sportsman who represented his country in first-class cricket and rugby union. He was educated at Royal College, Colombo and played for the First XI cricket team and First XV rugb ...

, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer and rugby player *

Malcolm Rodrigo Malcolm Rodrigo was a Sri Lankan cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Antonians. Rodrigo made two appearances during the 1992/93 Saravanamuttu Trophy competition, though he took little part i ...

, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer * Manoj Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer * Nalin Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala obstetrician, gynecologist, surgeon, medical teacher and medical administrator *

Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She gained recognition in the late 2010s with her lead roles on the Disney television programs '' Bizaardvark'' and '' High School Musical: The Musi ...

(born 2003), American actress and singer * Philip Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala politician * Sandaruwan Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer * Sanjaya Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer *

Teresa Rodrigo Teresa Rodrigo Anoro (195621 April 2020) was a Spanish scientist who worked in particle physics. She worked at CERN, Fermilab and the and was professor at the University of Cantabria. Whilst at CERN, Rodrigo worked on the Compact Muon Solenoi ...

(1956–2020), Spanish scientist spcailizing in particle physics *Thome Rodrigo (c. mid-1500s), Sri Lankan Sinhala Karava noble, signatory of the

Convention of Malvana The Convention of Malvana (also spelled Malwāna, ''Malwana Giwisumenda'') was a 1598 agreement between the Sinhalese chiefs of Sri Lanka and the Portuguese. The convention was organised by the Portuguese General Jerónimo de Azevedo who felt ...

between the

Kingdom of Portugal The Kingdom of Portugal ( la, Regnum Portugalliae, pt, Reino de Portugal) was a monarchy in the western Iberian Peninsula and the predecessor of the modern Portuguese Republic. Existing to various extents between 1139 and 1910, it was also kno ...

and the

Kingdom of Kotte The Kingdom of Kotte ( si, කෝට්ටේ රාජධානිය, Kottay Rajadhaniya), named after its capital, Kotte, was a Sinhalese kingdom that flourished in Sri Lanka during the 15th century. Kotte, under the rule of Ming-backed ...

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History

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