Rodney vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Brett mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Rodney and Brett boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.