Roderick vs Lloyd

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 #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Lloyd Rank #1,763

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Lloyd more popular?

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Lloyd mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin).

Are Roderick and Lloyd boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Lloyd is primarily a boy name.