Rhodes
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Where roses grow, rose island
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #575 in 2025 with 511 babies born.
History: From the Greek island of Rhodes, whose name derives from 'rhodon' meaning rose. The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As a first name, it has a distinguished, geographic appeal.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Rhodes? About 1 in 5,976 babies born in 2025 were named Rhodes, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.
Loading name...
Frequently asked about Rhodes
What does the name Rhodes mean?
Rhodes means “Where roses grow, rose island” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Rhodes?
Rhodes has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Where roses grow, rose island”.
How popular is Rhodes?
Rhodes ranked #575 in 2025 — given to 511 babies that year.
When was Rhodes most popular?
Rhodes peaked in 2025 with 511 babies registered that year.
Is Rhodes a boy or girl name?
Rhodes is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Rhodess in registered births are male.
Is the name Rhodes rising or falling in popularity?
Rhodes has risen 8522 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9097 in 2020 to #575 in 2025.
How long has Rhodes been recorded?
Rhodes appears in birth records across 49 years — from 1915 through 2025.