Brody vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Brody Rank #224

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Brooks mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Brody and Brooks boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.