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Roderick vs Antony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Roderick Rank #1,904
Antony Rank #1,780

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Antony more popular?

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Antony mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Roderick and Antony boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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