Roderick vs Stephan

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 #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German French English Scandinavian

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Stephan Rank #1,726

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Stephan more popular?

Stephan is more popular, ranked #1726 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Stephan mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Roderick and Stephan boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.