Brody
Meaning
"muddy place, ditch"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #224
- Total SSA Count
- 1,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bro, Bry, Brie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"muddy place, ditch"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #224 for Brody.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.
Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Brody is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.