Brody vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Brody Rank #224

Brian Rank #301

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brody or Brian more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brody and Brian mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Brody and Brian boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.