Brody vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Brody Rank #224

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Dean mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Brody and Dean boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.