Brody vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Brody Rank #224

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Alexander mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Brody and Alexander boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.