Rod
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rod
Rod
Boy
english
1 syllable
Rod is an english boy's name meaning "Land near the water; diminutive of roderick: famed ruler".
The meaning of Rod is "Land near the water; diminutive of roderick: famed ruler" — a boy name of english origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Land near the water; diminutive of roderick: famed ruler
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Rod
Very rare in US records
What does Rod mean?
Rod is a boy name of english origin meaning "Land near the water; diminutive of roderick: famed ruler".
Is Rod a rare name?
Yes. Rod does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Rod
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