Rhody

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-dee /ˈroʊ.di/Medium

Meaning: Rhody is a nickname-style name, read as a short form of Rhodes ('woodland clearing') or Roderick ('famous ruler'). It is also the affectionate byname for Rhode Island — 'Little Rhody'. Which route a family means varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Warm and easy: Rhody reads as a short form of Rhodes or Roderick (said 'ROH-dee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningRhody is a nickname-style name, read as a short form of Rhodes ('woodland clearing') or Roderick ('famous ruler'). It is also the affectionate byname for Rhode Island — 'Little Rhody'. Which route a family means varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13764 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Rhody is a nickname-name. It can shorten Rhodes (from Old English rod, 'a woodland clearing') or Roderick ('famous ruler'), and it doubles as the affectionate byname of Rhode Island. As a given name in its own right it is new and rare, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ROH-dee').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. use. Very rare, warm, and casual.

Did you know? Rhode Island's fond nickname is 'Little Rhody' — so the name carries a whiff of New England alongside its role as a short form of Rhodes or Roderick. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'ROH-dee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Rhody — Short form of Rhodes/Roderick; also a byname for Rhode Island; routes uncertain

Variations

RhodieRodyRhodes

Nicknames

RhoRod

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhody mean?

Rhody reads as a short form of Rhodes ('woodland clearing') or Roderick ('famous ruler'); it is also the nickname of Rhode Island. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rhody?

It's said ROH-dee /ˈroʊ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rhody a boy or girl name?

Rhody is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rhody?

Rhody is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.