Brody vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Brody Rank #224

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Ian mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brody and Ian boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.