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Rodson

Quick answerRodson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Rod," derived from the Old Norse name Hróðr or the Germanic name Rod, ultimately stemming from elements meaning "fame" or "renown." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no significant religious…

Germanic/Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#14,075
TrendVintage
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginGermanic/Old Norse
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#14,075

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rodson

Rodson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Rod," derived from the Old Norse name Hróðr or the Germanic name Rod, ultimately stemming from elements meaning "fame" or "renown." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no significant religious affiliation or notable historical figures of widespread prominence.

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Etymology

Rodson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Rod," derived from the Old Norse name Hróðr or the Germanic name Rod, ultimately stemming from elements meaning "fame" or "renown." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no significant religious affiliation or notable historical figures of widespread prominence.

Rodson currently ranks #14,075 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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