What origin is the name Rodney?

Rodney comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rodney a popular name?

Rodney is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Rodney?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Rodney — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Rodney

Q: Is Rodney a rare name?

Yes. Rodney does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rodney

Rodney

Boy

english

2 syllables

Rodney is an english boy's name meaning "This English name describes someone dwelling on a piece of land located near the water, specifically an island in a marshy area.".

The meaning of Rodney is "This English name describes someone dwelling on a piece of land located near the water, specifically an island in a marshy area." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name describes someone dwelling on a piece of land located near the water, specifically an island in a marshy area.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rodney

Very rare in US records

What does Rodney mean?

Rodney is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name describes someone dwelling on a piece of land located near the water, specifically an island in a marshy area.".