Roderick vs Whitley

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 #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Whitley Rank #2,009

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2009 for Whitley.

Is Roderick or Whitley more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Whitley at #2009 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Whitley mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Whitley means "white meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Whitley boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Whitley is primarily a boy name.