The baby name Rhodri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROD-ree (English); Welsh approx. 'HROD-ree' — IPA: /ˈrɒdri/ (EN), /ˈr̥ɔdrɪ/ (Welsh).
Rhodri is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Rhodri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROD-ree (English); Welsh approx. 'HROD-ree' — IPA: /ˈrɒdri/ (EN), /ˈr̥ɔdrɪ/ (Welsh).
Rhodri is Welsh in Origin.
Rhodri is a traditional Welsh male given name formed from the elements rhod “wheel; circle” and rhi “ruler, king” (ultimately from Celtic rīx), yielding the evocative meaning “wheel-ruler” or “king of the wheel” - often read as a metaphor for steady leadership and the turning of fortune.
Borne by Rhodri Mawr (“the Great”), the 9th‑century king of Gwynedd who helped unite much of Wales, it recurs among medieval princes and nobles. Modern use remains strongest in Wales and the Welsh diaspora. Variants include medieval Rotri and the Latinized Rodericus; common short forms are Rhod and Rod. Although sometimes equated with Roderick in translation, Rhodri is linguistically distinct from Germanic Hrodric and from the separate Welsh name Rhydderch. The name saw renewed visibility during the 20th‑century Welsh cultural revival.
| Rhodri Mawr Rhodri Mawr, known as Rhodri the Great, was a prominent Welsh king in the 9th century. He is most famous for uniting much of Wales under his rule and defending it against Viking invasions. Born around 820, he played a crucial role in the history of Wales during his reign. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Rhodri is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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