Broderick vs Dru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Broderick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Boy #2,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision, ghost"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Dru Rank #2,389

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Broderick or Dru more popular?

Dru is more popular, ranked #2389 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Dru mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin).

Are Broderick and Dru boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Dru is primarily a boy name.