Roderick vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Ellison Rank #2,058

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Roderick or Ellison more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Ellison mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Roderick and Ellison boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.