Alistair vs Brodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brodie

Boy #966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic brothach

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#966
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Brod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Brodie Rank #966

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #966 for Brodie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Brodie ___

  • Brodie James
  • Brodie Scott
  • Brodie Lee
  • Brodie Alexander
  • Brodie Hugh
  • Brodie Callum

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alistair

Hamish Rupert Angus Flora Catriona

If you choose Brodie

Hamish Isla Callum Skye Angus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Brodie more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Brodie at #966 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Brodie mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin).

Are Alistair and Brodie boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Brodie is primarily a boy name.

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