Gerald vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Rodney mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Rodney boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.