Behr vs Broden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broden

Boy #6,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little salmon, little goad"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,011
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bro, Brode

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Behr Rank #5,941
Broden Rank #6,011

Behr is more popular, ranked #5941 vs #6011 for Broden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Behr ___

  • Behr William
  • Behr James
  • Behr Thomas
  • Behr Alexander
  • Behr Henry
  • Behr Felix

Broden ___

  • Broden James
  • Broden Patrick
  • Broden William
  • Broden Michael
  • Broden Thomas
  • Broden Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Behr

Wolf Fox Asher Ezra Liesel

If you choose Broden

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behr or Broden more popular?

Behr is more popular, ranked #5941 compared to Broden at #6011 in the United States.

What do Behr and Broden mean?

Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin). Broden means "little salmon, little goad" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Behr and Broden boy or girl names?

Behr is primarily a boy name. Broden is primarily a boy name.

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