Brody vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Brody Rank #224

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Alan mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Brody and Alan boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.