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Brody
BoyScottish, Irish· “from a Scottish and Irish surname”
- Meaning
- from a Scottish and Irish surname
- Origin
- Scottish, Irish
- Pronunciation
- BROH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #236
- US babies 2025
- 1,492
- Best rank
- #70 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Brody
Brody is a Scottish and Irish name that is usually said to mean “from a Scottish and Irish surname”.
Brody comes from surnames on both sides of the Irish Sea. In Scotland, Brodie is a place name in Moray and the name of a clan; in Ireland, Brody can represent the Gaelic surname Ó Bruadaigh. The deeper meanings of both are uncertain, so it is best treated simply as a surname with Celtic roots rather than given a neat translation. Like many surnames, it moved into first-name use in the United States, where its friendly two-syllable sound fits alongside names such as Brady and Cody. Brody feels casual, sporty and approachable, and it stands comfortably on its own without needing a nickname.
Popularity over time
Brody first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 46 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #70 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 6,299 babies. In 2025, 1,492 babies were named Brody, and it ranked #236 nationally. That is 60% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #963 in 1980, #339 in 2000, #83 in 2010, and #236 in 2025. Of the 81,678 US boys named Brody since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 26,690 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jaden, Xavier, Tristan, Chase, and Caden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Brody ranked highest in Montana, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #129 | 10 |
| Rhode Island | #129 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | #146 | 10 |
| Michigan | #154 | 66 |
| New Jersey | #158 | 63 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Brody is usually pronounced BROH-dee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-dy”.
Middle names for Brody
A few middle names that flow with Brody: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Brody
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brody mean?
Brody is a Scottish and Irish name that is usually said to mean “from a Scottish and Irish surname”.
What is the origin of the name Brody?
Brody has Scottish and Irish roots. Brody comes from surnames on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Is Brody a popular name?
Yes. Brody ranked #236 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Brody a boy or girl name?
Brody is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Brody?
Brody is usually pronounced BROH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings