The given name was re-popularised by Sir Walter Scott 's poem The Vision of Don Roderick (1811), where Roderick refers to the Visigothic king. The modern English name is sometimes abbreviated to …

3 days ago · The name Roderick is a boy's name of German origin meaning "famous ruler". The aristocratic--if not haughty--Roderick was nevertheless consistently in the Top 1000, reaching as …

5 days ago · MacLeod — a Grammy-nominated bassist and member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame — was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.

5 days ago · Explore the timeless baby name Roderick: Discover its meaning, origin, popularity rankings, and why it's a perfect choice. Find more baby name ideas at PatPat!

5 days ago · Grammy-nominated musician Roderick 'Rory' Macleod was hit and killed by a driver while walking his dogs in Rhode Island on Saturday, Dec. 6. The driver, who is currently hospitalized, had …

Dec 1, 2024 · Means "famous ruler" from the Old German elements hruod "fame" and rih "ruler, king". This name was in use among the Visigoths; it was borne by their last king (Gothic form * Hroþireiks, …

4 days ago · A 41-year-old Rhode Island woman with a long history of arrests has been detained following a car crash that killed Grammy-nominated musician Roderick "Rory" MacLeod in Hopkinton …

Jul 9, 2025 · Celebrate a legacy of fame and leadership with the name Roderick. Trace its Old German origins, royal connections, and delightful nickname options.

6 days ago · Roderick MacLeod was well-known for his musical skills and received a Grammy nomination as a member of Roomful of Blues in the 80s. (WJAR)

Roderick is commonly used in danish, english, norwegian, scottish, swedish, welsh and other cultures. Learn about Roderick, a noble name with rich Germanic and Gaelic origins, meaning "red-haired …