Whitley vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitley

Boy #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Whitley Rank #2,009

Roderick Rank #1,904

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

Is Whitley or Roderick more popular?

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

What do Whitley and Roderick mean?

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

Are Whitley and Roderick boy or girl names?

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