Roderick vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Gideon mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Gideon boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.