Roderick vs Obed

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 #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Obed Rank #1,942

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Roderick or Obed more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Obed mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roderick and Obed boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.