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The baby name Rodney is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒdni/ (UK), /ˈrɑːdni/ (US); 'ROD-nee'.

Rodney is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈrɒdni/ (UK), /ˈrɑːdni/ (US); 'ROD-nee'

What is the meaning of the name Rodney ?

The baby name Rodney is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒdni/ (UK), /ˈrɑːdni/ (US); 'ROD-nee'.

Rodney is English in Origin.

Rodney is an English surname-turned-given name deriving from a place-name built on Old English elements. Many sources analyze it as hrod “fame” + eg “island,” yielding the sense “famed island”; others propose hreod “reeds” + eg, “reedy island.” The surname is associated with West Country locales such as Rodney Stoke in Somerset, making the name firmly toponymic.

As a forename, Rodney rose in Britain in the late 18th century in tribute to Admiral George Brydges Rodney and spread throughout the English-speaking world, achieving particular U.S. popularity from the 1940s through the 1970s. Short forms include Rod and Roddy/Roddie; rare modern spellings like Rodny or Rodnee occur, though the standard remains Rodney. It shares the nickname Rod with Roderick but is etymologically distinct from that Germanic name. Usage today skews classic-vintage, with steady recognition in the UK, North America, and the Caribbean.

Rodney has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rodney

Rodney Dangerfield Actor · Born 1921 · United States Rodney Dangerfield was a well-known American comedian and actor, famous for his self-deprecating humor and catchphrase 'I don't get no respect!' He starred in films like 'Caddyshack' and 'Back to School,' which showcased his unique comedic style. Rodney Jerkins Musician · Born 1977 · United States Rodney Jerkins, also known as Darkchild, is a prominent American musician and record producer. He is best known for his work with artists like Brandy on the hit song 'The Boy Is Mine' and with Destiny's Child on 'Say My Name'. Jerkins has significantly influenced the music industry with his distinctive production style. Rodney Crowell Musician · Born 1950 · United States Rodney Crowell is a musician from the United States, best known for his contributions to country music. He gained fame with hits like 'After All This Time' and 'I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried'. Born in 1950, he has had a significant impact on the genre with his songwriting and performances.
Rodney Harvey Actor · Born 1967 · United States Rodney Harvey was an American actor best known for his role in the film 'My Own Private Idaho'. He also appeared in the TV series 'Twin Peaks' and the movie 'The Outsiders'. His promising career was cut short due to his untimely death in 1998. Rodney Rowland Actor · Born 1964 · United States Rodney G. Rowland is an American actor best known for playing Cooper Hawkes on the sci-fi series Space: Above and Beyond. He has also appeared in The X-Files and the film The Postman.

Celebrity babies named Rodney

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Rodney Appiah Stephen Appiah association footballer ★★★★★

Rodney – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1995 #1 — 367
BI 0 #12 1 425
NA 0 #22 12 2,537
HT Boys 0 #31 4 903
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
NA Boys 0 #125 116 6,830
BW Boys 0 #128 22 4,685
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MT Boys 0 #137 41 4,064
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
PR Boys 0 #162 13 2,508
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
JM Boys 0 #185 90 6,876
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
ZA Boys 0 #202 3,177 25,619
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #227 8 5,842
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
AO Boys 0 #232 11 5,568
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
EC Boys 0 #239 8 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
ZA 0 #255 197 14,421
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PH Boys 0 #296 88 11,440
Canada Boys 2024 #298 9 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
GH Boys 0 #320 26 8,138
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
MU Boys 0 #330 28 8,477
HK 0 #334 15 8,483
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
CR Boys 0 #340 157 10,188
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
UY Boys 0 #342 58 5,922
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
PT Boys 0 #351 17 7,951
NL 0 #361 31 2,481
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PA Boys 0 #363 120 9,305
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
BO 0 #402 7 6,868
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
HK Boys 0 #455 73 12,905
NL Boys 0 #459 635 5,873
GT Boys 0 #463 12 7,625
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
CO 0 #467 14 7,768
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
BO Boys 0 #528 65 9,244
PS Boys 0 #532 17 10,655
CM Boys 0 #539 12 12,054
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
SG Boys 0 #547 151 17,960
BR Boys 0 #557 202 12,213
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CL Boys 0 #569 97 13,390
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
Finland Boys 2026 #666 17 3,552
QA Boys 0 #679 29 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #694 200 7,044
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
KW Boys 0 #741 29 18,755
PE Boys 0 #759 120 14,506
CO Boys 0 #817 104 15,656
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
OM Boys 0 #851 31 17,948
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NG Boys 0 #865 87 16,906
United States Girls 2000 #869 9 9,408
Spain Boys 0 #892 39 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #904 49 5,697
MY Boys 0 #906 207 25,439
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MX Boys 0 #950 33 16,355
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,037 56 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,092 50 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,364 108 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,450 165 28,008

Rodney is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Rodney

Rodney is predominantly a boy's name.
Rodney is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɒdni/ (UK), /ˈrɑːdni/ (US); 'ROD-nee'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rod, Roddy, Roddie and Rodnei.
Across languages, Rodney has these equivalents: Roderick (English/German), Rodrigo (Spanish/Portuguese), Roderich (German), Roderico (Italian).
Yes, very popular — Rodney ranked #1 in Ireland in 1995, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Rodney ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1995).
Rodney's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #381 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Rodney are in our database, including Rodney Dangerfield (Actor), Rodney Jerkins (Musician), Rodney Crowell (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Rodney for their child, including Stephen Appiah.