Roderick vs Theoden

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 #1,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"king, lord of the people"

Origin: Old English

English American Fantasy

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Theoden Rank #1,860

Theoden is more popular, ranked #1860 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Theoden more popular?

Theoden is more popular, ranked #1860 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Theoden mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Theoden boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Theoden is primarily a boy name.