Rodrigo is a Spanish, Portuguese and Italian name derived from the Germanic name '' Roderick'' (

Gothic Gothic or Gothics may refer to: People and languages *Goths or Gothic people, the ethnonym of a group of East Germanic tribes **Gothic language, an extinct East Germanic language spoken by the Goths **Crimean Gothic, the Gothic language spoken b ...

''*Hroþareiks'', via Latinized ''Rodericus'' or ''Rudericus''), given specifically in reference to either King Roderic (d. 712), the last Visigothic ruler or to Saint Roderick (d. 857), one of the Martyrs of Córdoba (feast day

13 March Events Pre-1600 *624 – The Battle of Badr, the first major battle between the Muslims and Quraysh. *1567 – The Battle of Oosterweel, traditionally regarded as the start of the Eighty Years' War. *1591 – At the Battle of Tond ...

). 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 (c. 1043–1099, known as ''

El Cid 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 ...

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, Argentin ...

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

* Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada (c. 1170 – 1247) was a Navarrese-born Castilian bishop and historian. *Rodrigo Lanzol Borja (1431–1503) was the birth name of

Pope Alexander VI Pope Alexander VI ( it, Alessandro VI, va, Alexandre VI, es, Alejandro VI; born Rodrigo de Borja; ca-valencia, Roderic Llançol i de Borja ; es, Rodrigo Lanzol y de Borja, lang ; 1431 – 18 August 1503) was head of the Catholic Churc ...

(r. 1492–1503). * Rodrigo de Triana was the name of the Spanish sailor to have first sighted the New World (i.e., the island of Guanahani) on Columbus' first voyage (on 12 October 1492). * Rodrigo López (c. 1525–1594) was a physician to

Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elisabeth or Elizabeth the Queen may refer to: Queens regnant * Elizabeth I (1533–1603; ), Queen of England and Ireland * Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022 ...

. * Rodrigo de la Guitarra was a medieval Spanish musician

Modern given name

* Rodrigo Soares (born 1992), Brazilian footballer known as Rodrigo * Rodrigo Blankenship (born 1997), American football player * Rodrigo Tiuí, 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 influe ...

(1973–2000), Argentine singer * Rodrigo de la Cadena (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 Figh ...

(born 1980), Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Rodrigo Duterte Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945), also known as Digong, Rody, and by the initials DU30 and PRRD, is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the chairperson ...

(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 González ...

(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 (born 1976), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo Masias Rodrigo Masias (born March 11, 1981), is a Peruvian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Regatas Lima club of the Liga de Basket de Lima. He represented Peru's national basketball team at the 2016 South American Basketball ...

(born 1981), Peruvian basketball player *

Rodrigo Moreno (athlete) Rodrigo Moreno Munar (born April 29, 1966 in Bogotá, Distrito Capital) is a retired male race walker from Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North Ameri ...

(born 1966), Colombian race walker *

Rodrigo Núñez Rodrigo Fabián Núñez Ortiz (born 5 February 1977) is a Chilean football former midfielder. International career He made his debut for the Chile national football team on February 9, 2000. He obtained a total number of six caps for his nativ ...

, 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 th ...

, 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, 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) Rodrigo Martins Vaz, known as Rodrigo (born 24 May 1971), is a retired Brazilian footballer. Rodrigo played for several clubs in Finnish Veikkausliiga and one season for USM Blida in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. He played a total of 1 ...

, 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 pre ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1979) Rodrigo Nunes de Oliveira (born January 11, 1979) is a former Brazilian football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the ...

, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born August 1980), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born October 1980) Rodrigo Lacerda Ramos (born 6 October 1980), also known as Ferrugem in Brazil, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Rodrigo was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. His previous clubs includ ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1985) Rodrigo Leandro da Costa (; born 17 September 1985), known as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian footballer. In January 2013, Rodrigo joined Korean K League Classic side Busan IPark. He made his debut for IPark on 10 March 2013 against Gyeongnam FC and h ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1987) Rodrigo Fagundes Freitas (born 10 Match 1987), known as Rodrigo Fagundes or simply Rodrigo is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Criciúma Criciúma is a city in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. At , it i ...

, 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) Rodrigo Vasconcelos Oliveira (born 11 February 1994), simply known as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Tombense as a defensive midfielder. Club career Born in Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, Rodrigo graduated with Goiás' youth setup ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (footballer, born 1999) Rodrigo Guimarães Santos (born 6 April 1999), commonly known as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian association football, footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Paraná Soccer Technical Center, PSTC. Career statistics Club ;Notes Referen ...

, 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 Rodrigo Lima (born May 9, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's bantamweight division, as well as in smaller promotions. Mixed martial arts career Early career: ''Watch Out Combat Show'' Lima started his profes ...

(born 1991), Brazilian mixed martial artist *

Rodrigo Lima (footballer) Rodrigo Filipe Carreiro Lima (born 2 March 1999) is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwegian club Florø. Club career Lima started his senior career with Braga B, before moving to Torreense. On 1 August ...

(born 1999), Cape Verdean footballer *

Rodrigo Pesántez Rodas Rodrigo Abelardo Pesántez Rodas (25 July 1937 – 2 April 2020) was an Ecuadorian writer and poet. Personal life Pesántez Rodas was born in Azogues. He died on 2 April 2020, in Guayaquil, after contracting COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pande ...

(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 (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 f ...

, Spanish footballer

Modern surname

América del Pilar Rodrigo América del Pilar Rodrigo was an Argentinian botanist and explorer. Born in the early 20th century, she received a doctorate in botany from the National University of La Plata, and notably worked to classify genera of the family Malvaceae and oth ...

, Argentinian botanist who used the standard botanical abbreviation "Rodrigo" *

Chandimanthu Rodrigo Chandimanthu Rodrigo (born 7 September 1990) is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He made his List A debut for Anuradhaura District in the 2016–17 Districts One Day Tournament on 22 March 2017. He made his first-class debut for Bloomfield Cricket and ...