Rhode

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Pronounced ROHD /ˈroʊd/High

Meaning: From the Greek Rhode — variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes; also read as an English word/place name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rose; from the isle of Rhodes: Rhode is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ROHD'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Rhode — variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes; also read as an English word/place name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#13471 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rhode comes from the Greek Rhode — variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes; also read as an English word/place name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ROHD').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a place/word name (Rhode Island). Rare, a-rose at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rhode is variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes in Greek — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROHD').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Rhode — Greek; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhode mean?

Rhode is Greek, variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes; also read as a place/word name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rhode?

It's said ROHD /ˈroʊd/ — one syllable.

Is Rhode a boy or girl name?

Rhode is a boy's name here (the Greek Rhode was female; it is also used for girls).

How popular is Rhode?

Rhode is a very rare name in the U.S.