Rhodes sits next to 5 phonetic neighbors — Rose, Roads, and Rodes are the closest matches by sound. Most share Rhodes's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"where roses grow, island of roses"
"heavenly flower garland, heavenly child"
"shining one, star"
"snow, frozen precipitation"
"laurel, victory"
"life"
"elf, magical being"
"helpful one"
"who is like God, crown"
"Scandinavian contracted form of Elizabeth"
"crowned with laurels (via Stephanie)"
"beloved, darling"
"God is gracious"
"just, righteous, fair"
"riverbank with a windlass"
"dry (flowering plant)"
"goodness, bounty"
"one who works the earth"
"beloved one by the lake"
"vine, climbing plant (via Latin liana)"
"follower of Christ, Christian"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Rhodes — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Greek rhodon origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Rhodes.
Rhythm: Rhodes is a 1-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.