Johann vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Johann Rank #1,790
Roderick Rank #1,904

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

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 Johann

Helga Greta Klaus Ingrid Franz

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johann or Roderick more popular?

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Johann and Roderick mean?

Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Johann and Roderick boy or girl names?

Johann is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.

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