Roderick vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Roderick or Sylvester more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Sylvester mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Roderick and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.