Brody vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Brody Rank #224

Emerson Rank #270

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Brody or Emerson more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Brody and Emerson mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Brody and Emerson boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.