The first name Roderick is of German, Teutonic, English origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):
German: Famed Ruler
Teutonic: Famous King, Self-reliant, Plucky, Tenacious
English: Famous Ruler
German: Famous Ruler
English: Famous Ruler; from the Middle Latin Rodericus, Which is Derived from the Old High German Hrodrich, a Compound Name Composed from the Elements Hruod (Fame) and Rik (Ruler, King). Pet Name: Roddy. (Rah-
Broderick(English) From the Broad Ridge. Derived from a Surname Meaning 'son of Roderick'; Now Occasionally Used As a First Name. Famous Bearer: American Actor Broderick Crawford