Rod

Q: How popular is the name Rod?

Rod is ranked #14213 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ r-AHD ]

Boy Name #14,213 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rod is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AHD.

Parents who love the name Rod often also consider Argus, Daniyar, Collie .

Popularity Over Time

#14,213

Current Rank

Peaked 1965 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,213
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Rodrigo #482 Rodney #1086 Rodolfo #1462 Roderick #1904 Rodrick #3554

Middle Name Ideas

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Rod Aiden

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Rod Cole

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Rod Asher

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Rod Carter

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Rod Finn

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Rod Ethan

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Rod Ezra

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Rod Grayson

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Rod Chase

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Rod Ace

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Ezrin Boy Biblical Hebrew Daniyar Boy Turkic Argus Boy Greek Collie Boy Scottish English Joshaua Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rod

Is Rod a boy or girl name?

Rod is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rod?

Rod is pronounced r-AHD.

How popular is the name Rod?

Rod is currently ranked #14213 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Rod a common or rare name?

Rod is an uncommon name, ranked #14213 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rod

Rod is a boy name .

Rod is currently ranked #14,213 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rod include Rodrigo, Rodney, Rodolfo, Roderick, Rodrick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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