Roderick vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Ames Rank #2,018

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Roderick or Ames more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Ames mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Roderick and Ames boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.