Roderick vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Mayer mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Roderick and Mayer boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.