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Matthew vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Brody Rank #224

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #224 for Brody.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Brody more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Brody mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Brody boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.

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