Quick answer
Rodney is a boy name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑd.ni/; British English /ˈɹɒd.ni/.
Meaning and history
From an English surname, originally derived from a place name, which meant "Hroda's island" in Old English (where Hroda is an Old English given name meaning "fame"). It was first used as a given name in honour of the British admiral Lord Rodney (1719-1792).
Notes and context
Usage: english