Dave 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

Dave Rank #2,019
Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2019 for Dave.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

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 Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dave or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Roderick mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dave and Roderick boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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