Rodrigo () is a

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, Portuguese and

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name derived from the

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Roderick Roderick, Rodrick or Roderic (Proto-Germanic , from , + , ) is a Germanic name, recorded from the 8th century onward.Förstemann, ''Altdeutsches Namenbuch'' (1856)740 Its Old High German forms are , , , , , ; in Gothic language ; in Old English ...

'' ( Gothic ''*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 (; ; ; died 13 March 857) was a Christian priest of Mozarab background, 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 Muslim, the other irrel ...

(d. 857), one of the

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(feast day

13 March Events Pre-1600 * 222 – Roman emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia Soaemias. He is replaced by his 14-year old cousin, Severus Alexander. * 624 – The Battle of Badr, the first major battle between the Mu ...

). The modern given name has the short forms ''Ruy, Rui'', and in Galician ''Roy, Roi''. The patronymic surname of this name is "'' Rodríguez''". 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 ''El Cantar de mio Cid'', or ''El Poema de mio Cid'' ("The Song of My Cid"; "The Poem of My Cid"), is an anonymous '' cantar de gesta'' and the oldest preserved Castilian epic poem. Based on a true story, it tells of the deeds of the Castilian h ...

'', written c. 1200, as the name of

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar ( – 10 July 1099) was a Castilian knight and ruler in medieval Spain. Fighting both with Christian and Muslim armies during his lifetime, he earned the Arabic honorific ("the Lord" or "the Master"), which would evolve i ...

(c. 1043 – 1099, known as ''

El Cid Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar ( – 10 July 1099) was a Castilian knight and ruler in medieval Spain. Fighting both with Christian and Muslim armies during his lifetime, he earned the Arabic honorific ("the Lord" or "the Master"), which would evolve i ...

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, Argen ...

king of the Visigoths (688-711), of the Spanish Visigothic Kingdom. *

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 of Castile, Alfonso VIII ...

(c. 1170 – 1247), Navarrese-born Castilian bishop and historian *Rodrigo Lanzol Borja (1431–1503), birth name of

Pope Alexander VI Pope Alexander VI (, , ; born Roderic Llançol i de Borja; epithet: ''Valentinus'' ("The Valencian"); – 18 August 1503) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503. Born into t ...

(r. 1492–1503) *

Rodrigo de Triana Rodrigo de Triana (1469 in Lepe, Huelva, Spain – 1535 in Maluku Islands) 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 h ...

, Spanish sailor to have first sighted the New World (i.e., the island of Guanahani) on Columbus' first voyage *

Rodrigo López (physician) Roderigo Lopes (c. 1517 – 7 June 1594) was a Portuguese physician who served as a physician-in-chief to Elizabeth I of England, Queen Elizabeth I of England from 1581 until his death by execution, having been found guilty of plotting to poiso ...

(c. 1525 – 1594), 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 Ferdi ...

, 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 for Novorizontino. Club career Early career Born on 26 December 1992 in Porangatu, Brazil, Rodrigo Alves Soares played football fr ...

(born 1992), Brazilian footballer known as Rodrigo *

Rodrigo Blankenship Rodrigo John Blankenship (born January 29, 1997), nicknamed "Hot Rod", is an American professional football placekicker for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, w ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Rodrigo Tiuí Rodrigo Bonifácio da Rocha (born 4 December 1985), nicknamed Tiuí, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward. Football career At Fluminense FC, Tiuí broke into the first team at the age of 18. In his first full season, he s ...

, Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo (musician) Rodrigo Alejandro Bueno (; 24 May 1973 – 24 June 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 influent ...

(1973–2000), Argentine singer *

Rodrigo de la Cadena Rodrigo Álvarez 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 Callapina Rodrigo Sutiq Callapiña was a native Inca who successfully claimed his nobility in colonial Spanish America in 1569. Overview In the late 16th century, the Spanish developed a political system that depended heavily on the social status and pr ...

(16th-century), native Inca nobility *

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 De Paul Rodrigo Javier De Paul (; born 24 May 1994) is an Argentine professional football player who plays primarily as a central midfielder for club Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team. Club career Racing Club Born in Sarandí, Greater ...

(born 1994), Argentine footballer *

Rodrigo Duterte Rodrigo Roa Duterte (, ; born March 28, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 16th president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. He is the first Philippine president from Mindanao, and is the oldest person to assum ...

(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 Gonzál ...

(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 Ol ...

(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 7th Degree Coral Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a Gold Medalist in ...

(born 1975), a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist * Rodrigo Beckham (born 1976), Brazilian footballer *

Rodrigo Macedo Rodrigo Rafael Rita Macedo (born 14 July 1998) is a Portuguese professional football player who plays as a defender. Club career Macedo started football in Portugal with a local club Louletano, and played five seasons in country's third and ...

(born 1998), Portuguese footballer * Rodrigo Masias (born 1981), Peruvian basketball player * Rodrigo Moreno (athlete) (born 1966), Colombian race walker *

Rodrigo Ninja Carlos Rodrigo da Silva (born 21 November 1981), better known as Rodrigo Ninja, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a Fullback (association football), left back. Career Rodrigo Ninja gained national recognition in 2007, ...

(born 1981), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo Núñez, Chilean footballer * Rodrigo Pessoa, Brazilian equestrian *

Rodrigo Palacio Rodrigo Sebastián Palacio Alcalde (; born 5 February 1982) is an Argentine professional basketball player and former association football, footballer who played as a second striker. He is the son of José Ramón Palacio, a historic player of C ...

, Argentine footballer * Rodrigo Chagas, 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, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo Tosi, Brazilian footballer * Rodrigão (footballer, born 1995) (Rodrigo de Souza Prado), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1897) (Rodrigo Antonio Brandão, 1897–1959), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1971) (Rodrigo Martins Vaz), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1978) (Rodrigo Andreis Galvão), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born August 1980) (Rodrigo Baldasso da Costa), 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 ...

(Rodrigo Lacerda Ramos), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1985) (Rodrigo Leandro da Costa), 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 , ...

(Rodrigo Fagundes Freitas), 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 Qatar Stars League club Al-Rayyan. He started his career with Real Madrid, appearing solely for its reserve ...

(Rodrigo Moreno Machado), Brazilian-born Spanish footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1994) (Rodrigo Vasconcelos Oliveira), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (footballer, born 1999) (Rodrigo Guimarães Santos), Brazilian footballer * Rodrigo (beach soccer player), born 1993, Brazilian beach soccer player *

Rodrigo Lima (fighter) Rodrigo Lima (May 9, 1991 - April 21, 2019) was 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 starte ...

(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 known in Brazil for his appearance on local telenovelas and internationally for his portrayal of Persian King Xerxes I of Persia, Xerxes in the film ''300 (film), ...

, Brazilian actor * Rodrigo dos Santos, 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. Known for his passing, playmaking and ...

(Rodrigo Hernández Cascante), Spanish footballer

Modern surname

* América del Pilar Rodrigo, Argentine botanist who used the standard botanical abbreviation "Rodrigo" * Chandimanthu Rodrigo (born 1990), 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, h ...

(born 1968), Sri Lankan Sinhala Anglican cleric, Anglican Bishop of Colombo *

Granville Rodrigo Senadhipathige Granville Rodrigo,(born 22 September 1958 – died 14 January 1999 as :si:ග්‍රැන්විල් රොද්‍රිගෝ, ග්‍රැන්විල් රොද්‍රිගෝ) inhala, popularly known as ...

(1958–1999), 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 g ...

(1901–1999), Spanish composer * José Sisto Rodrigo, Commissioner of Guam * Lakshan Rodrigo (born 1987), 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, where ...

(born 1938), Sri Lankan cricketer *

Lasantha Rodrigo (general) Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, RSP, is a senior Sri Lanka Army officer, who is the current Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. An alumnus of St. Benedict's College, Colombo, Rodrigo was appointed Commander of the Army on 31 December 2024 s ...

, Sri Lankan Army officer and the 25th Commander * Mahesh Rodrigo (1927–2011), Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer and rugby player * Malcolm Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer * Manoj Rodrigo (born 1983), Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer *

Nalin Rodrigo Jayatissa Nalin Rodrigo was a Sri Lankan Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Surgeon, Medical Teacher and Medical Administrator., Family, early life and education Rodrigo was a great-grandson Sir Charles Henry de Soysa. His father Professor J. L. ...

, 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 began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film '' An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success'' (2015). She rose ...

(born 2003), American singer and actress * Philip Rodrigo, Sri Lankan Sinhala politician * Sandaruwan Rodrigo (born 1997), Sri Lankan Sinhala cricketer * Sanjaya Rodrigo (born 1979), 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 specializing in particle physics

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