Boyd vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Broderick Rank #2,392

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Boyd or Broderick more popular?

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Broderick mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Boyd and Broderick boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.