Rob vs Rody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Boy #19,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Rody Rank #19,736

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Rob or Rody more popular?

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Rody mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Rob and Rody boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Rody is primarily a boy name.