Roderick vs Dave

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 #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Dave Rank #2,019

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Roderick or Dave more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Dave mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Dave boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.