Brodrick vs Gaines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brodrick

Boy #6,674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,674
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brod, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Brodrick Rank #6,674
Gaines Rank #6,557

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6674 for Brodrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brodrick ___

  • Brodrick James
  • Brodrick Alexander
  • Brodrick Thomas
  • Brodrick William
  • Brodrick Edward
  • Brodrick Scott

Gaines ___

  • Gaines Robert
  • Gaines Thomas
  • Gaines William
  • Gaines Lee
  • Gaines Michael
  • Gaines Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brodrick

Callum Duncan Alistair Fiona Rowan

If you choose Gaines

Rhodes Holt Reeve Brooks Palmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brodrick or Gaines more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Brodrick at #6674 in the United States.

What do Brodrick and Gaines mean?

Brodrick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Brodrick and Gaines boy or girl names?

Brodrick is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.

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