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Koby vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Koby Rank #2,066
Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koby or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Koby and Roderick mean?

Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Koby and Roderick boy or girl names?

Koby is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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