Brodrick

Meaning & origin

Brodrick is a rare given name, ranked 5,861 in the United States in 2025, with approximately 1 in 113,872 boys receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity occurred in 1989, but usage has been declining since the 1990s. The name was first recorded in the U.S. in 1956. While Brodrick has never been common, its variant Broderick saw moderate use, especially in the 1980s. The name carries a strong, surname-like feel and is often shortened to Brody. It has not historically been concentrated in any particular state, as it is too rare for top-state data to be reliable. As a derivative of the Gaelic surname meaning 'son of Bruadar,' it connects to Irish and Scottish heritage without being tied to any specific cultural or religious tradition.

Brodrick is a variant of Broderick, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Bruadair or Mac Bruadair, meaning 'descendant of Bruadar.' The personal name Bruadar likely means 'dream' or 'vision.' In Scotland and Ireland, the name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it remains rare. The spelling Brodrick is a less common variant that emerged in the United States.