Rod - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rod \rod\. Short form of Roderick sometimes used as an independent name. Actors Rod Steiger, Roddy MacDowall.

Baby names that sound like Rod are Rad and Rodd. Other similar baby names are Ron, Dod, Roy, Rob, Roe, Row, Rog, Roi and Tod.

Rod is a popular male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rod. Click here to compare Rod with related baby names.