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Rodrigo

"famous ruler"

Nicknames Rodri

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ro·DREE·go

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Built from

Germanic hrodfame+ricpower, ruler

What Rodrigo means

Rodrigo is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "famous ruler". It is built from Germanic hrod (fame) and ric (power, ruler). It is pronounced ro-DREE-go.

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid. Steady top 50 name in Mexico.

Nicknames in Mexico: Rodri. Rodri is a plain shortening. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: royalty, strength.

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Rodrigo means famous ruler

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