Roddy

Roddy 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 4 boys in 2023.

Roddy at a glance

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

About the name Roddy

Roddy 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, Roddy first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #751 in 1946, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,531 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roddy in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#751 in 1946
Peak year
1960
Total since 1880
2,531

Roddy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1771 in 2003
Babies named Roddy in 2023
4
Total since 1996
61

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roddy mean?

The meaning of Roddy 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 Roddy a boy or girl name?

Roddy is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Roddy?

Roddy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Roddy?

Roddy first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #751 in 1946, 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].