Brodie vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brodie

Boy #966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic brothach

Scottish English Australian Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Brodie Rank #966

Gary Rank #1,133

Brodie is more popular, ranked #966 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Brodie or Gary more popular?

Brodie is more popular, ranked #966 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Brodie and Gary mean?

Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Brodie and Gary boy or girl names?

Brodie is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.