Rod's name day is March 13 in the USA.
Rod is a masculine name with Germanic origins, meaning "famous ruler" or "famous protector." Its strong, resonant sound evokes a sense of power and stability, often carrying a straightforward and dependable mood. While less common now, Rod remains a solid and classic choice, a testament to its enduring masculine appeal. The name's directness can also lend it a slightly rugged or down-to-earth tone. Ultimately, Rod projects an image of unwavering strength and leadership.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Greece | 7 | January | Ioannis, Giannis, Gianna, John, Jeannette, Ivana, Prodromos |
 Norway | 18 | February | Frode, Frøydis |
 France | 13 | March | Rodrigue |
 Poland | 13 | March | Bożena, Ernest, Ernestyn, Kasjan, Krystyna, Marek, Roderyk, Rodryg, Rodryk, Trzebisław |
 Spain | 13 | March | Patricia, Rodrigo, Ramiro |
| Greece | 20 | March | Rodianos, Rodi, Claudia |
| Poland | 10 | April | Antoni, Apoloniusz, Daniel, Ezechiel, Grodzisław, Henryk, Makary, Małgorzata, Michał, Pompejusz |
| Spain | 17 | April | Rodolfo, Anicéto |
 USA | 19 | April | Garey, Garett, Garret, Garrett, Garvey, Garvin, Gary, Gerald, Geraldine, Geri, Gerry, Jared, Jarod, Jarred, Jarrett, Jarrod, Jerald, Jeri, Jerod, Jerri, Jerrod, Jerry |
| Greece | 3 | May | Rodopi |
 Ukraine | 15 | May | Yarodar |
| USA | 27 | May | Broderick, Brodie, Brody, Isador, Isadora, Isadore, Isidro |
| Greece | 9 | June | Rodanthi |
| Greece | 21 | June | Afrodisios |
| Spain | 21 | June | Luis, Demetria, Terencio, Raul, Gina, Koldo, Rodolfo |
 Croatia | 24 | June | Rodenje Ivana Krstitelja |
| France | 21 | July | Rodolphe, Térence, Victor |
| Croatia | 26 | July | Joakim, Ana, Rod. BDM |
| Poland | 1 | August | Brodzisław, Justyn, Konrad, Konrada, Nadia, Piotr |
| Norway | 18 | August | Tormod, Torodd |
 Latvia | 25 | September | Rauls, Roderiks, Rodrigo, Vingra |
 Denmark | 6 | October | Broderus |
| USA | 17 | October | Brad, Braden, Bradford, Bradley, Brady, Braeden, Brayden, Braydon, Rodolfo, Rudi, Rudolf, Rudolph, Rudolphine, Rudy |
| Croatia | 31 | October | Alfonz Rodriquez, Vuk, Vukmir |
| USA | 14 | November | Aphrodite, Chrystal, Cristal, Crystal, Kristal, Krystal, Venecia, Venice, Venus |
 Bulgaria | 24 | December | Blagorodna, Evgeni, Evgenia, Zheni, Zhechka, Parvan, Parvana, Bistra |
