Rod

Rod is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 1996.

Rod at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rod

Rod belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rod first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #344 in 1965, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8,744 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rod in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#344 in 1965
Peak year
1960
Total since 1880
8,744

Rod in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2863 in 1996
Babies named Rod in 1996
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rod mean?

The meaning of Rod is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rod a boy or girl name?

Rod is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 1996.

What origin is the name Rod?

Rod comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rod?

Rod first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #344 in 1965, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].