Roderick vs Calder

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 #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Calder Rank #2,005

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Roderick or Calder more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Calder mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roderick and Calder boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.