Brody vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Brody Rank #224

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Max mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Brody and Max boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.