Roderick vs Arley

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 #2,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Arley Rank #2,054

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2054 for Arley.

Is Roderick or Arley more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Arley at #2054 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Arley mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Arley means "hare meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Arley boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Arley is primarily a boy name.