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Rhodes is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Rhodes, which was derived from Old English rod meaning ‘cleared land’. It can also come from the unrelated name of the Greek island of Rhodes, called Ρόδος (Rodos) in Greek, possibly from ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning ‘rose’ or ῥόα (rhoa) meaning ‘pomegranate’." It ranked #575 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Rhodes, which was derived from Old English rod meaning ‘cleared land’. It can also come from the unrelated name of the Greek island of Rhodes, called Ρόδος (Rodos) in Greek, possibly from ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning ‘rose’ or ῥόα (rhoa) meaning ‘pomegranate’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Rhodes ranked #575 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #575 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rhodes mean?
Behind the Name does not give Rhodes a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English surname Rhodes, which was.
Is Rhodes a popular name?
Rhodes ranked #575 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Rhodes a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Rhodes appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rhodes — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
