Famous power
A variant of Roderick, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. It was introduced to the English-speaking world by the Normans and later popularized by Sir Walter Scott's literature.
Less common today
Rodderick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,414 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and comedian
The protagonist of Edgar Allan Poe's short story · The Fall of the House of Usher
