Welsh boy name
Rhodri Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Rhodri means wheel king. From the Welsh elements rhod (wheel, circle) and rhi (king), a ruler
Rhodri is a classic Welsh name, borne by Rhodri Mawr, or Rhodri the Great, the ninth-century king who united much of Wales. It has remained popular in Wales ever since and is easy to say once you know that the rh is a breathy r. The name is also familiar through Rhodri Morgan, who served as First Minister of Wales from 2000 to 2009. It has a firm, friendly sound that works in both Welsh and English, and suits a family who are proud of Welsh history.
Variants of Rhodri
RodriRoderickRhodrie
Well-known people named Rhodri
Rhodri Mawr, Rhodri Morgan.
Rhodri popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Rhodri ranked #13,815 in the US (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhodri mean?
Rhodri means "wheel king". From the Welsh elements rhod (wheel, circle) and rhi (king), a ruler.
How do you pronounce Rhodri?
Rhodri is pronounced ROD-ree.
What is the origin of Rhodri?
Rhodri is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh elements rhod (wheel, circle) and rhi (king), a ruler.