Lloyd vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Lloyd Rank #1,763

Roderick Rank #1,904

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Lloyd or Roderick more popular?

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Roderick mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lloyd and Roderick boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.