Roderick vs Truman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Roderick Rank #1,904
Truman Rank #1,810

Truman is more popular, ranked #1810 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Truman more popular?

Truman is more popular, ranked #1810 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Truman mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Truman means "faithful man, loyal man" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Truman boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Truman is primarily a boy name.

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