Brody vs Graham

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Graham Rank #129

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 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

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Graham more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Graham mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Brody and Graham boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.

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