Roderick vs Chad

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 #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Chad Rank #1,812

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Chad more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Chad mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Roderick and Chad boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.