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Brodie

♂ Boy

Pronounced BROH-dee /ˈbroʊ.di/High

Meaning: Ditch or muddy place; from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh (ditch, muddy place) or possibly from brod (brother)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Scottish Gaelic clan surname meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place,' from brothaigh. The Brodie clan of Moray is one of Scotland's ancient clans — and Brodie Castle in Nairn has stood since the 12th century.

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningDitch or muddy place; from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh (ditch, muddy place) or possibly from brod (brother)

U.S. rank (2025)#1039 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births213 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,387

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brodie is a Scottish Gaelic clan surname from brothaigh (ditch, muddy place), referring to the landscape near the ancestral home. The Brodie clan has been in Moray since at least the 12th century. As a given name it is modern.

Brodie entered U.S. boys' charts as a Scottish-inspired given name. It ranked #963 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Brodie Castle in Nairn, Scotland, has been home to the Brodie clan since the 12th century — making it one of Scotland's oldest continuously occupied family seats. The current building dates from 1567.

Overall data confidence 79%

Behind the Name — Brodie — Scottish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Brody

Nicknames

Bro

Famous Bearers

★Brodie Lee (1979-2020)
American professional wrestler also known as Luke Harper
★Brodie Retallick (1991-)
New Zealand All Blacks rugby union lock
★Brodie Croyle (1983-)
American former NFL quarterback
★Brodie Smith (1987-)
American ultimate frisbee player and YouTuber

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brodie mean?

Brodie means 'ditch' or 'muddy place,' from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh. It is the name of an ancient clan in Moray, Scotland.

How do you pronounce Brodie?

It's said BROH-dee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brodie a boy or girl name?

Brodie is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Brodie?

Brodie ranked #963 for U.S. boys in 2024.