Roderick vs Timmy

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
Timmy Rank #5,098

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #5098 for Timmy.

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

Timmy ___

  • Timmy James
  • Timmy Robert
  • Timmy John
  • Timmy Lee
  • Timmy Ray
  • Timmy Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

If you choose Timmy

Tommy Jimmy Sammy Sally Jenny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Timmy more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Timmy at #5098 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Timmy mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Timmy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Roderick and Timmy boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Timmy is primarily a boy name.

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