Roderick vs Jed

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 #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Jed Rank #1,993

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Roderick or Jed more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Jed mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Jed boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.