Rodney vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Nova Rank #1,180

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Rodney or Nova more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Nova mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Rodney and Nova boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.