Rodney - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rodney \r(o)-dney, rod-ney\ is pronounced RAHD-nee. It is of Old German and Old English origin, and its meaning is "Roda's island; island near the clearing". Surname first commonly used in the mid 19th century. Comedian Rodney Dangerfield.

Rodney has 2 variant forms: Rodnee and Rodnie.

Baby names that sound like Rodney are Royden and Ryden.

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