Eric vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Eric Rank #252

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Brody mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Brody boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.