Famous power or island of reeds
Rod is primarily a diminutive of Rodney or Roderick. From Rodney, it carries the Old English meaning of 'Hroda's island' or 'island of reeds.' From Roderick, it stems from Germanic elements meaning 'famous power.'
Less common today
Rod isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,059 in 1990.
British rock singer-songwriter
Screenwriter and creator of The Twilight Zone
Australian tennis legend
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
Former Governor of Illinois
Neighbor of the Simpson family · The Simpsons
Professional football player character · Jerry Maguire
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
