Roderick vs Morris

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 #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Morris Rank #1,873

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Morris more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Morris mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Roderick and Morris boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.