Rodney

Meaning of Rodney

From a place name meaning "Hroda's island."

Rodney has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rodney

After ranking as high as #342 in 2000, Rodney has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rodney

• Rodney Dangerfield
  Comedian and actor
• Rodney Mullen
  Professional skateboarder
• Rodney King
  Victim of police brutality
• Rodney Rogers
  Former NBA player
• Rodney Crowell
  American musician

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Questions about the name Rodney

What does the name Rodney mean?

Rodney means from a place name meaning "hroda's island.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Rodney a boy's or a girl's name?

Rodney is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rodney?

Rodney did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rodney most popular?

Rodney peaked at #342 in 2000.