Rowdy
Meaning
"boisterous, spirited, lively"
Origin: American English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #928
- Total SSA Count
- 250
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Row
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"boisterous, spirited, lively"
Origin: American English
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #928 for Rowdy.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rowdy at #928 in the United States.
Rowdy means "boisterous, spirited, lively" (American English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Rowdy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.