Brody vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Brody Rank #224

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Nicholas mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Brody and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.