boy's name
Rhodri
ROD-ree
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 882
England and Wales
#887
2025 births
Rhodri is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Rhodri is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 59 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 14,637 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rhodri Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 219 |
| 2000s | 296 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 133 |
How Popular Is Rhodri?
In 2025, Rhodri was given to 36 babies in England and Wales, ranking #887 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Rhodri Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rhodri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhodri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhodri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhodri
- Pronunciation ROD-ree
Sibling Names for Rhodri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhodri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhodri
How popular is the name Rhodri?
In 2025, Rhodri was given to 36 babies in England and Wales, ranking #887 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Rhodri a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhodri is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhodri?
Rhodri has 2 syllables.
When was Rhodri most popular?
Rhodri peaked in 1998, when 59 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Rhodri a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rhodri currently ranks #887 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.