James vs Rody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rody Rank #19,736

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19736 for Rody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Rody ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rody

Brody Cody Troy Wes Lyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rody more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rody at #19736 in the United States.

What do James and Rody mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Rody boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rody is primarily a boy name.

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