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Laroderick

luh-ROD-rick /ləˈrɑd.rɪk/

At a glance

In short
Laroderick is a strong and distinctive Scottish name for boys, meaning "calf king." With a regal and noble feel, it exudes classic charm.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1991 (#8,236)
Babies in 1991
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,773 in 1978
First recorded
1978

Meaning of Laroderick

Laroderick is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its origins in Scotland and is derived from the combination of two Gaelic elements: "laogh" meaning "calf" and "riogh" meaning "king." This unique combination gives Laroderick a regal and noble feel. The name Laroderick has gained some popularity in the United States, with occasional occurrences throughout the years. It peaked in usage in the late 1970s and early 1980s, making it a name that exudes a sense of classic charm. With its rich history and powerful sound, Laroderick is an excellent choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet captivating name for their little prince.

How to pronounce Laroderick

English

Popularity of Laroderick in the U.S.

Laroderick was last recorded in the U.S. in 1991, ranked #8,236 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,773 in 1978. It first appears in the records in 1978.

Bar and line chart: Laroderick in the U.S., 1978–1991. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1989 and 5 in 1991. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,773 in 1978, #8,236 in 1991.
  • Boys named Laroderick (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1978–1991. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1978⁠–⁠1991 4 rows
Laroderick: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
199158,236back (not recorded in 1990)
198966,941▲ 329
198857,270back (not recorded in 1979–1987)
197855,773new