Dodge vs Redding

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dodge

Boy #5,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Roger, famous spear"

Origin: English medieval surname

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,027
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dod, Doy, Doie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dodge Rank #5,027
Redding Rank #4,854

Redding is more popular, ranked #4854 vs #5027 for Dodge.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dodge ___

  • Dodge James
  • Dodge Lee
  • Dodge Allen
  • Dodge Ray
  • Dodge Scott
  • Dodge Wayne

Redding ___

  • Redding James
  • Redding Cole
  • Redding Grant
  • Redding Lee
  • Redding Blake
  • Redding Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dodge

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If you choose Redding

Fletcher Hadley Hollis Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodge or Redding more popular?

Redding is more popular, ranked #4854 compared to Dodge at #5027 in the United States.

What do Dodge and Redding mean?

Dodge means "son of Roger, famous spear" (English medieval surname origin). Redding means "son of the red-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Dodge and Redding boy or girl names?

Dodge is primarily a boy name. Redding is primarily a boy name.

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