Rodrik

Rodrik is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant form of Roderick, a name with Germanic roots that has circulated across European languages. The spelling Rodrik is encountered in several regions, particularly in Central Europe and parts of Scandinavia, and it appears as both a first name and a surname.

Etymology and variants: Rodrik derives from Germanic elements meaning “fame” or “glory” and “ruler” or “power,” yielding a meaning akin to “famous ruler.” Over time, the name split into multiple spellings and forms, including Rodrick, Rodri, Roderik, and Roderick. In some languages, Rodrik is primarily a given name; in others, it has become a surname through patronymic or family-name processes.

Notable people: Notable individuals with the surname Rodrik include Dani Rodrik (born 1957), a Turkish-American economist and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, known for work on globalization and development economics.

See also: Roderick, Rodrick, Rodri.