Roderick vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Roman mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Roderick and Roman boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.