Rhodes
Rhodes is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Island of roses”, pronounced ROHDZ. It ranked #575 in the United States in 2025, given to 511 babies, and peaked at #575 in 2025. Common nicknames: Rho, Rhody.
How popular is Rhodes in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Rhodes mean, and where does it come from?
Rhodes is the Greek island where the Colossus once stood, its name traditionally connected to rhodon, "rose," and it is also an English surname for someone who lived by a clearing. As a first name it is entirely modern: American records hold it from 1915, but it entered the top thousand only in 2022 and reached its highest position in 2025. It belongs with Brooks, Banks and Hayes — one-syllable surname names ending in s, which have been one of the fastest-growing groups in American naming.
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Famous People Named Rhodes
- Hiram Rhodes Revels — the first African American to serve in the United States Senate
- Rhodes Reason — American actor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Rhodes mean?
Rhodes is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Island of roses." Rhodes is the Greek island where the Colossus once stood, its name traditionally connected to rhodon, "rose," and it is also an English surname for someone who lived by a clearing. As a first name it is entirely modern: American records hold it from 1915, but it entered the top thousand only in 2022 and reached its highest position in 2025.
How do you pronounce Rhodes?
Rhodes is pronounced ROHDZ. Common variations include Rhoads, Rodes, Rhode.
Is Rhodes a boy name?
Yes, Rhodes is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Rho, Rhody.