Clarie vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,086
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rod, Roddy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clarie Rank #13,739
Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #13739 for Clarie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarie ___

  • Clarie Anne
  • Clarie Marie
  • Clarie Jane
  • Clarie Elizabeth

Rodney ___

  • Rodney James
  • Rodney Lee
  • Rodney Wayne
  • Rodney Earl
  • Rodney Gene
  • Rodney Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarie

Rosie Ellie Gracie Millie

If you choose Rodney

Ronald Donald Gerald Beverly Sharon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarie or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Clarie at #13739 in the United States.

What do Clarie and Rodney mean?

Clarie means "Bright; clear; famous" (Latin origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Clarie and Rodney boy or girl names?

Clarie is primarily a girl name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.

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