Derrick vs Brodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic brothach

Scottish English Australian Canadian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Brodie Rank #966

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #966 for Brodie.

Is Derrick or Brodie more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Brodie at #966 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Brodie mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin).

Are Derrick and Brodie boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Brodie is primarily a boy name.