Rodrigo
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rodrigo: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2022.
Rodrigo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Roderick, derived from *Hrōþirīks* meaning "famous power" or "glorious ruler." Its most legendary bearer is Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the 11th‑century Castilian knight better known as El Cid, whose exploits are immortalised in epic poetry. In modern times, Rodrigo Duterte served as President of the Philippines, while the name also appears among musicians, such as the Spanish guitarist and composer Joaquín Rodrigo. The linked place Ciudad Rodrigo in western Spain takes its name from Count Rodrigo González, and the surname Rodrigo is common across the Hispanic world. A notable Scottish‑English variant is Roderick, which shares the same ancient root and enjoyed popularity in the Highlands.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20224 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #5904 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y