Nova vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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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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Nova Rank #1,180

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Rodney mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Rodney boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.