The nameRodrigue
Rodrigue is the French form of Roderick, a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "powerful in fame". It is the hero of Corneille's Le Cid.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Rodrigue comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and rik, "powerful".
Origin
Germanic, through the Spanish Rodrigo. El Cid, the 11th century Castilian hero, was named Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.
History
Corneille's line "Rodrigue, as-tu du cœur ?" is famous in France. The name spread in the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity of the name Rodrigue
Rodrigue in France
Rodrigue was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,460 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Rodrigue. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Rodrigue in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Rodrigue in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rodrigue mean?
Rodrigue comes from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and rik, "powerful".
What is the origin of the name Rodrigue?
Germanic, through the Spanish Rodrigo. El Cid, the 11th century Castilian hero, was named Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.
Is Rodrigue a girl's or a boy's name?
Rodrigue is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Rodrigue?
Variants and related names of Rodrigue include Rui.