Brody vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Brody Rank #224

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Alex mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Brody and Alex boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.