Rodrigues

Rodrigues is primarily known as a Portuguese and Brazilian surname, though it's listed here as a masculine given name. It derives from the Germanic name Roderick (composed of 'hrod' meaning fame and 'ric' meaning power), which became Rodrigo in Spanish and Portuguese. As a first name, Rodrigues would be relatively uncommon, though the surname is quite prevalent in Portuguese-speaking countries. The name carries historical weight, as it was borne by Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the legendary Castilian nobleman known as El Cid. When used as a first name, Rodrigues has a distinguished, somewhat formal quality. It might appeal to parents seeking to honor Portuguese or Brazilian heritage or family connections. The final 's' distinguishes it from the more common given name Rodrigo.

Pronounced ro-DREE-gez.

As of October 2026, Rodrigues ranked #10078 in US births in 2000 SSA, peaked at #3561 in 1978.