Brody vs Roman

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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Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rome, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 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

Roman ___

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Michael
  • Roman John
  • Roman David
  • Roman Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Roman mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Brody and Roman boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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