The name Roderick, meaning "famous ruler," has its roots in Old German elements *hruod* (fame) and *rih* (ruler or king). It was initially used among the Visigoths and later introduced to England by the Normans. The name experienced a resurgence in popularity in the English-speaking world with Sir Walter Scott's 1811 poem *The Vision of Don Roderick*. Roderick is also an Anglicized form of Scottish *Ruaridh* and Welsh *Rhydderch*, reflecting its rich historical and cultural significance.
