Rodriquez

Rodriquez is a masculine name originating as a Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Rodrigo." The name Rodrigo itself comes from Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "power" or "ruler." While more commonly found as a family name, Rodriquez occasionally appears as a given name, particularly in Hispanic communities and the southern United States. The spelling with a "z" ending represents an Americanized variant of the traditional Spanish spelling Rodríguez. As a first name, Rodriquez offers a distinctive choice that honors Hispanic naming traditions while providing the fashionable surname-as-first-name style. Though uncommon as a given name, it carries strong cultural connections and an authoritative sound with its strong consonant ending.

Pronounced ro-DREE-kez.

As of October 2026, Rodriquez ranked #8116 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1298 in 1975.