Gender: Male
Origin: German, English
Meaning: Island clearing or Famous land, Famous Ruler
Pronunciation: rod, /rɒd/, R AA D
Popularity Rank: #5,161
Short form of the name Rodney, meaning 'Island clearing' or 'Famous land'. Can also be a standalone name with the same meaning.
The name Rod is of German, English origin and means Island clearing or Famous land, Famous Ruler, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler, Renown Island. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rod is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rod
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /rɒd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AA D
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Rod is recorded 11,309 times globally, ranking it as the 5,161th most common name worldwide.
Rod is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,487 occurrences, making it the 998th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Rod is found among 1 in every 311 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #998 | 1 : 403 |
| United Kingdom | #774 | 1 : 311 |
| Canada | #680 | 1 : 439 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,423 | 1 : 4,635 |
| France | #2,610 | 1 : 2,159 |
| Mexico | #2,759 | 1 : 2,502 |
| South Africa | #5,359 | 1 : 8,984 |
| Philippines | #610 | 1 : 1,156 |
| Chile | #2,460 | 1 : 3,375 |
| Italy | #7,370 | 1 : 7,255 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rod from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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