Rod
A short form of Roderick or Rodney.
Meaning and origin
Rod is a diminutive or short form derived from names like Roderick (meaning "famous ruler" from Germanic hruod fame + rih ruler) and Rodney (from the Old English place name meaning "Hroda's island").
How to pronounce Rod
| English (US) | RAHD /ɹɑd/ |
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