Meaning: Its source is a Gaelic expression meaning "Great, red king."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.

Narrative: Some authorities derive this name from Roderick, a name introduced to the British Isles by marauding Norsemen.

Others believe that Roderick was one of a number of names used as an English equivalent of the native Gaelic Ruaidri, including Roger and Richard.