Rod Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rod Name at a Glance

Name	Rod
Meaning	Diminutive of Rodney: island of reeds. Also a variant of Roderick: famous ruler.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rod Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rod means “Diminutive of Rodney: island of reeds. Also a variant of Roderick: famous ruler”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rod Name Origin

Our database records Rod under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rod a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rod is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rod

When considering Rod for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.