Roderick vs Theodore

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

Roderick Rank #1,904
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roderick ___

  • Roderick James
  • Roderick Hugh
  • Roderick William
  • Roderick Charles
  • Roderick Alexander
  • Roderick Thomas

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Theodore mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Roderick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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