Roderick means "famous power" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ric "power". This name was in use among the Visigoths; it was borne by their last king (also known as Rodrigo), who died fighting the Muslim invaders of Spain in the 8th century.
Saintly namesake: Saint Roderick was a Spanish priest and martyr of the 9th century, remembered for his steadfast faith during the period of Muslim rule in Córdoba. (March 13 · 9th century)
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