Brody vs Harrison

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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Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the ruler of the home"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,958
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Harris, Hare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 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

Harrison ___

  • Harrison James
  • Harrison Cole
  • Harrison Reid
  • Harrison Scott
  • Harrison Ford
  • Harrison Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Harrison

Jackson Lincoln Eleanor Charlotte Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Harrison mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harrison means "descendant of the ruler of the home" (Old German origin).

Are Brody and Harrison boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

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