Antony vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rod, Rodi, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Antony Rank #1,780
Roderick Rank #1,904

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antony ___

  • Antony James
  • Antony John
  • Antony Michael
  • Antony David
  • Antony William
  • Antony Edward

Roderick ___

  • Roderick James
  • Roderick Hugh
  • Roderick William
  • Roderick Charles
  • Roderick Alexander
  • Roderick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antony

Victoria Eleanor Sebastian Charlotte William

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antony or Roderick more popular?

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Antony and Roderick mean?

Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Antony and Roderick boy or girl names?

Antony is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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