Rod

Rod Meaning & Origin

About Rod
The name Rod is a shortened form of the name Rodney, which is derived from the Old English name "Hroda" meaning "fame" or "renown." As a standalone name, Rod carries a similar meaning, representing someone who is well-known or distinguished. It is a simple and strong name that conveys a sense of individuality and prominence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rod are male.

Rod Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 D
🌐 IPA
/rɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rod in Braille

Here's how to represent Rod in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rod in braille

How to Spell the Name Rod in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rod using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rod in sign language

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