Broderick vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Broderick Rank #2,392

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Broderick or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Roderick mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Broderick and Roderick boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.