Henley vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henley

Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,876
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Henley Rank #1,876
Roderick Rank #1,904

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henley or Roderick more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Henley and Roderick mean?

Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Henley and Roderick boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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