May vs Rody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

May Rank #1,351
Rody Rank #19,736

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #19736 for Rody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Rody ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Rody

Brody Cody Troy Wes Lyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Rody more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Rody at #19736 in the United States.

What do May and Rody mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are May and Rody boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Rody is primarily a boy name.

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