Roderick vs Theodor

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 #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Theodor Rank #2,097

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2097 for Theodor.

Is Roderick or Theodor more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Theodor at #2097 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Theodor mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Roderick and Theodor boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.