Famous ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. It was the name of the last Visigothic king of Spain and has various cognates across Europe, including the Spanish Rodrigo and the English Roderick.
Less common today
Roderic isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,193 in 1990.
The last Visigothic King of Hispania
Notable Irish painter associated with the Pont-Aven movement
British actor known for his role in Nicholas and Alexandra
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
