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Rodney name meaning
First Name
247k
in the U.S.
since 1880
247k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rodney mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rodney
User Submitted Origins
English
59%
American
29%
African
4%
French
2%
African American
2%
Egyptian
2%
Native American
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Rodney means "Patient with all".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Rodney means "The Land".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Old English placename Hrōdanīeġ, Hrōdanīġ (literally “Hroda's island”), from Proto-Germanic *hrōþiz (“fame”) and *awjō (“island”).
- A habitational surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Rodney
Notable Persons Named Rodney
Rodney King
Rodney was given the name Rodney Glen King III on April 2nd, 1965 in Sacramento, California, U.S. He left this life on June 17th, 2012.
Rodney Alcala
Rodney was born on August 23rd, 1943 in United States. Rodney is also known as The Dating Game Killer, John Berger, John Burger, and Rod Alcala.
Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney Dangerfield was a stand-up comedian and actor. He was most prominent from 1940 to 1949. Rodney was given the name Jacob Rodney Cohen on November 22nd, 1921 in Deer Park, New York, U.S. He left this life on October 5th, 2004.
Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor was an actor. His career lasted from 1951 to 2015. Rod was given the name Rodney Sturt Taylor on January 11th, 1930 in Lidcombe, New South Wales. He breathed his last breath on January 7th, 2015.
Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell is a country music singer-songwriter, record producer, performing arts, and music director. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He was most active from 1972 to present. Rodney was born on August 7th, 1950 in Crosby, Texas.
Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete is a football player for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, and Carolina Panthers. Rodney was born on March 16th, 1966 in Mesa, Arizona.
- Rodney MullenAthlete
- Rodney HarrisonFootball Player
- Rod ArgentMusician
- Rodney JerkinsMusician
- Rod McKuenMusician
- Roots ManuvaVocalist
- Rodney FrelinghuysenOffice Holder
- Rodney StuckeyBasketball Player
- Bounty KillerMusician
- Rodney AtkinsSinger-songwriter
- Rodney MackWrestler
- Rodney Bingenheimer
- Rodney BrooksScientist
- Rodney Allen RippyChild Actor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rodney
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rodney
Burning Spear
Burning Spear is a reggae and dub music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Burning was given the name Winston Rodney on March 1st, 1945 in Saint Ann's Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica.
Fernando Rodney
Fernando Rodney is a baseball player for the San Diego Padres. Fernando was born on March 18th, 1977 in Samaná (town).
Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney was a President of Delaware, Continental Congressmanfrom Delaware, List of Governors of Delaware, and Continental Congress. Caesar was born on October 7th, 1728 in Kent County, Delaware. He left this life on June 26th, 1784.
The Lord Rodney
The Lord Rodney is a military person. His military service ended in 1792.
Rodney
Rodney is a wrestler. Rodney was born on January 1st, 1971 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Brendon Rodney
Brendon was born on April 9th, 1992 in Etobicoke.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Rodney | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 41.72% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 51.06% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.29% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.03% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.11% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Rodney
People with the last name Rodney are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Rodney
| #144 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #11 | Fastest Rising Boy Names |