Brodie vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brodie Rank #966
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #966 for Brodie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brodie ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brodie

Hamish Isla Callum Skye Angus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brodie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brodie at #966 in the United States.

What do Brodie and James mean?

Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brodie and James boy or girl names?

Brodie is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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