Brody vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Brody Rank #224

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Xander mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Brody and Xander boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.