Brody vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Brody Rank #224

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Ryan mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Brody and Ryan boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.