Roderick vs Jareth

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 #1,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"invented blend of Jared and Gareth"

Origin: Modern English

English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Jareth Rank #1,811

Jareth is more popular, ranked #1811 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Jareth more popular?

Jareth is more popular, ranked #1811 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Jareth mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Jareth means "invented blend of Jared and Gareth" (Modern English origin).

Are Roderick and Jareth boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Jareth is primarily a boy name.