Rodrigue

German

"famous ruler"

Rodrigue Origin and Meaning

The name Rodrigue is a boy's name of French origin.

Rodrigue is a masculine name of Germanic origin that reached the Romance languages through Spanish and Portuguese forms. It derives from elements meaning "fame" and "power" or "ruler." This is the French form of Rodrigo, which has been popular throughout the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Rodrigue carries an air of medieval nobility and literary significance, notably as the protagonist in Pierre Corneille's famous 17th-century French tragedy "Le Cid." While somewhat rare in modern usage, particularly in English-speaking countries, the name maintains popularity in French-speaking regions and among families with French or Spanish heritage. Rodrigue offers a sophisticated European alternative to the more common Rod or Roderick variations, with a distinctive pronunciation that emphasizes the final syllable in the French manner.

Famous People Named Rodrigue

• George Rodrigue American painter known for his Blue Dog series
• Rodrigue "Roddy" Beaubois French basketball player

The name Rodrigue in Pop Culture

• Rodrigue Fraldarius character in Fire Emblem Three Houses video game