Dan vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Roderick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Dan Rank #1,931

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Roderick mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dan and Roderick boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.