Roderick vs Sylvan

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 #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

English French Roman

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Roderick or Sylvan more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Sylvan mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Roderick and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.