Roderick vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Dan Rank #1,931

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Roderick or Dan more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Dan mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Dan boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.