Broderick vs Williams

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 #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Williams Rank #2,530

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Broderick or Williams more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Williams mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Broderick and Williams boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.