Rodney wins 4 of 5 dimensions
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Rod scores higher on Health and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 42. Rodney scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 50.
Rodney has a higher average perception score. Rod averages 42 and Rodney averages 50 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
Rod scores higher in Health and Masculinity and Femininity, while Rodney scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness.
Rodney scores 47 in Success compared to Rod's 44, making Rodney sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.