Rhodes: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ROHDZ · 1 syllable
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.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- ROHDZ
- US rank (2025)
- #575
- US babies a year
- about 395 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Rhodes?
Rhodes was the #575 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. It’s rising: up 819% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #575 |
| Canada | #696 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Rhodes?
Half of US adults named Rhodes are older than 22; most are between 18 and 31. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Rhodes
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Rhodes
How do you pronounce Rhodes?
Rhodes is pronounced ROHDZ.
How popular is the name Rhodes?
Rhodes was the #575 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. It’s rising: up 819% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Rhodes?
Half of US adults named Rhodes are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 31.