Richard vs Brodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 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

Richard Rank #232

Brodie Rank #966

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #966 for Brodie.

Is Richard or Brodie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Brodie at #966 in the United States.

What do Richard and Brodie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin).

Are Richard and Brodie boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Brodie is primarily a boy name.