Rodney vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Gerald Rank #1,168

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Rodney or Gerald more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Gerald mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Rodney and Gerald boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.