Roderick vs Evans

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 #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Evans Rank #1,880

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Evans more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Evans mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Roderick and Evans boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.