Charlotte vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Roderick Rank #1,904

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Roderick more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Roderick mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Roderick boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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