Rodrigo
famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish)
Rodrigo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 70, with 109,587 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 85,379 as Rodrigo, and 24,208 as Rodrigo Jr.
Origin and meaning
famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish)
Rodrigo comes from the Germanic name Roderick, assimilated into Iberian Romance during the Visigothic kingdom. In the Philippines, it is a deeply entrenched traditional name from the Spanish colonial period, carried across multiple generations and associated with political and historical figures.
Rodrigo is a classic Spanish and Portuguese name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, derived from *Hrōþirīkaz*, meaning 'famous ruler'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Rody, Rudy, or Ody. In the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the local moniker 'Digong' is also widely recognized.
Related forms
- Roderick English
- Rodrigue French
- Rodrigo Portuguese
Would your family give Rodrigo?
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Rodrigo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rodrigo with two Filipino surnames?
Rodrigo is the given name. The full name is Rodrigo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rodrigo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rodrigo is number 70, with 109,587 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.