Roderick vs Austen

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 #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Austen Rank #1,986

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Roderick or Austen more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Austen mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Roderick and Austen boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.