Rhodes
Rhodes: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹəʊdz/ · /ɹoʊdz/
Meaning and origin of Rhodes
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From rodes, the plural form of Middle English rode, from Old English rod, rodu. The Rh- form—a 16th century spelling modification—was created by analogy with the unrelated Rhodes, Greece.
How popular is Rhodes?
Since 1880, 219 girls and 2,741 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhodes (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3376 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #575 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #575 for boys, with 557 babies given the name.
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Rhodes FAQ
What does the name Rhodes mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From rodes, the plural form of Middle English rode, from Old English rod, rodu. The Rh- form—a 16th century spelling modification—was created by analogy with the unrelated Rhodes, Greece.
What is the origin of the name Rhodes?
Rhodes is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Rhodes?
Since 1880, 219 girls and 2,741 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhodes (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3376 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #575 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #575 for boys, with 557 babies given the name.
Is Rhodes a boy or girl name?
Rhodes is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 219 girls and 2,741 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.