At a glance
- In short
- Rodnell, a strong and distinctive Old English name for boys, means "from the island clearing." Pronounced RAHD-nel (/rɑdˈnɛl/), it's rare and charming.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2016 (#12,185)
- Babies in 2016
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- First recorded
- 2016 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Rodnell
Rodnell is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. It has its roots in Old English and is derived from the name Rodney, which means "from the island clearing." The pronunciation of Rodnell is RAHD-nel (/rɑdˈnɛl/), making it an easy name to pronounce in both American and British English. Although not very common, Rodnell has a certain charm that sets it apart from other names. In 2016, there were five occurrences of babies named Rodnell in the United States, ranking at number 12,173. This rarity adds an air of exclusivity to this unique name choice.
How to pronounce Rodnell
- Pronounced RAHD-nel /rɑdˈnɛl/
Popularity of Rodnell in the U.S.
Rodnell appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2016, ranked #12,185 with 5 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 2016 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | new |