Roderick vs Henderson

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 #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Henderson Rank #2,087

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Is Roderick or Henderson more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Henderson mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Roderick and Henderson boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.