Roderick vs Woods

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 #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Woods mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Woods boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.