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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹɑd/; British English /ˈɹɒd/

Rod

Short form of Roderick or Rodney.

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Rod is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑd/; British English /ˈɹɒd/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑd/; British English /ˈɹɒd/

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Short form of Roderick or Rodney.

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Usage: english

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