Bernice vs Rody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Bea

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Rody

Boy #19,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,736
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rod

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bernice Rank #3,814
Rody Rank #19,736

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 vs #19736 for Rody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernice ___

  • Bernice Mae
  • Bernice Claire
  • Bernice Rose
  • Bernice Elizabeth
  • Bernice Jane
  • Bernice Louise

Rody ___

  • Rody James
  • Rody Lee
  • Rody Wayne
  • Rody Alan
  • Rody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernice

Mabel Sylvia Dorothy Clarence Walter

If you choose Rody

Brody Cody Troy Wes Lyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernice or Rody more popular?

Bernice is more popular, ranked #3814 compared to Rody at #19736 in the United States.

What do Bernice and Rody mean?

Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bernice and Rody boy or girl names?

Bernice is primarily a girl name. Rody is primarily a boy name.

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