Brody vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gabe, Gabi

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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #224 for Brody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brody ___

  • Brody James
  • Brody Michael
  • Brody Lee
  • Brody Alan
  • Brody Scott
  • Brody Wayne

Gabriel ___

  • Gabriel James
  • Gabriel Thomas
  • Gabriel Alexander
  • Gabriel John
  • Gabriel David
  • Gabriel William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Gabriel

Raphael Michael Ezra Miriam Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Gabriel mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Brody and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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