Brody vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Brody Rank #224

Derek Rank #258

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Brody or Derek more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Brody and Derek mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Brody and Derek boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.