Rod name meaning
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What does Rod mean?
Of German, Old English and Germanic origin, Famed Rod is largely used in English, Rod means "Famous Ruler, Hroda's Island, Glory and King or Illustrious" is used for boys. Rod is derivative of Rodman.
Rodman means Famous, Renowned Man and The Word Hruod Meaning Fame came from Germanic and English is used in English. Rod is abridged form of Rodney. Rodney is short version of Rodrigue.
Of German and Old English origin, Customary Rodney, Rodney means "Hrodas Island and Renown Island". Rod is short form of Roderich. Roderich is derivation of Roderick. Also Roderich is variant transcription of HROD;RIK.
Of Germanic and Old High German origin, Renowned Roderich, Roderich means "Powerful, Fame and Rich" is used prevalently in German, Swedish and Finnish. It is celebrated on March 13th.
How do I pronounce Rod?
The one syllabled name Rod is commonly pronounced as rod.
How popular is the name Rod?
Rod is a common name in United States given to over 8735 babies in 99 years. At its zenith in 1965, 495 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 344th position.
Additionally, the first name has been in Rod is a rare baby name in England and Wales there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 1996.
But Rod is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Canada, England and Philippines. According to our research, at least 130000 people have been bestowed Rod around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7108 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10615 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12078 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8102 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8850 | 8 |
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What numerology tells about Rod?
You rarely criticize others but often criticize yourself. You thrive for balance and harmony in life but you are never going to make it with fake people causing you stress. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner. Your number represents mind strength and persistence. You are willing to give up everything you have to achieve everything you ever wanted.
Go through the following names similar to Rod
- Renata - The commonly accepted unisex name Renata means "Born Again", substantially used in Italian and Spanish is of Latin origin. In 2017, commonly accepted name Renata captured 461st position on baby girl chart in United States
- Abner - Abner's meaning is Father of Lights or Father of Light Father is Light is especially used in Assamese and English and is bestowed upon baby boys is of Hebrew origin
- Roseanna - Celebrated and Conifer Roseanna came from Latin, meaning of Roseanna is "Combination of Rose or Anna or Favour" which is used commonly in English is aimed at baby girls
- Trista - Loved Trista is used notably in English and English is a unisex name has its roots in Celtic, Trista means "Riot, Tumult or Sad"
- Jeanine - Of Hebrew origin, Cherished Jeanine means "Variant of Jane or God is Gracious" chiefly used in Finnish and Swedish is bestowed upon both genders
Famous people named Rod
- Rod Steiger, American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat
- Rod Grams, American politician from Minnesota
- Rod Hall,
- Rod Liddle, English journalist and an associate editor of 'The Spectator'
- Rod Clement, politician in Manitoba, Canada
- Rod Young, Australian journalist
- Rod Smith,
- Rod Dixon, former New Zealand middle- to long-distance runner
- Rod Jones, award-winning Australian novelist
- Rod Wright, Australian former professional rugby league footballer
- Rod Trongard, Minnesota-based sports broadcaster on both radio and television
- Rod Aldridge, founder and former executive chairman of Capita
- Rod Macqueen, Australian former rugby union coach
- Rod Black, Canadian sports announcer for TSN and CTV Sports
- Rod Gilfry, leading American opera baritone
- Rod Anderson, Canadian poet, musician and Chartered Accountant
- Rod Phillips, retired radio broadcaster for 630 CHED in Edmonton
- Rod Summers, sound, visual, conceptual artist, performance poet, dramatist, mail artist and book artist
- Rod Laporte, Saskatchewan lawyer and a former Canadian Member of Parliament
- Rod Rosenbladt, whitehorseinn
- Rod Beattie, Canadian actor
- Rod Bryden, prominent Ottawa business executive
- Rod Scribner, American animator best
- Rod Kedward, British historian
- Rod Lorrain, professional ice hockey player
- Rod Campbell, Scottish writer and illustrator of several popular children's books including the classic lift-the-flap board book 'Dear Zoo'
- Rod Garossino, retired Canadian ice dancer
- Rod Burton, British singer, songwriter, and musician best
- Rod Millen, racing competitor, vehicle designer
- Rod Markin, Dr
- Rod Allen, British advertising executive
- Rod Burstall, British computer scientist and one of four founders of the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh
- Rod Crewther, physicist
- Rod Serling, American screenwriter, playwright
- Rod Stewart, British rock singer and songwriter
- Rod Laver, Australian former tennis player
- Rod Langway, American retired professional ice hockey defenseman
- Rod Paige, served as the 7th United States Secretary of Education
- Rod Taylor, Australian actor
- Rod Carew, former Major League Baseball first baseman
- Rod Roddy, American radio and television announcer
- Rod Blagojevich, American former politician
- Rod Milburn, sportsperson
- Rod Hull, English comedian
- Rod Smart, former professional American football running back
- Rod Evans, English former singer
- Rod Woodson, former American football player
- Rod Donald, New Zealand politician
- Rod Sawford, Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Rod Coronado, Native American eco-anarchist and animal rights activist
- Rod Argent, English musician, singer, songwriter, composer
- Rod Brind'Amour, Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player
Lists having Rod
- Boy names beginning with R
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Famous
- Baby Names that mean Ruler
- Baby Names that mean Renown
- Baby Names that mean Island
- Baby Names that mean Glory
- Baby Names that mean King
- Baby Names that mean Illustrious