Brody vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Brody Rank #224

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Jackson mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Brody and Jackson boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.