Rodney - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rodney \r(o)-

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 common first name for men (#111 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#8356 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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