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Brodrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced BROD-rik /ˈbrɑːd.rɪk/High

Meaning: Brodrick is a spelling of Broderick, a surname of two possible sources: an anglicization of the Welsh ap Rhydderch ('son of Rhydderch') and an English place-name sense, 'from the broad ridge'. Both routes are documented; which applies in a given family varies.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname name: Brodrick is a spelling of Broderick, from Welsh 'son of Rhydderch' or English 'broad ridge' (said 'BROD-rik').
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningBrodrick is a spelling of Broderick, a surname of two possible sources: an anglicization of the Welsh ap Rhydderch ('son of Rhydderch') and an English place-name sense, 'from the broad ridge'. Both routes are documented; which applies in a given family varies.
U.S. rank (2023)#6589 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,779

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019562023

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

Brodrick is a spelling of the surname Broderick. One route runs through Welsh ap Rhydderch, 'son of Rhydderch' (a name meaning something like 'greatly reddish'); another through English place-names built on 'broad ridge'. It has served as a first name since the 19th century (said 'BROD-rik').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Sturdy, surname-style, and uncommon.

Did you know? Broderick has two credible backstories at once — a Welsh patronymic, ap Rhydderch, and an English place-name meaning 'broad ridge'. Both are documented, and families carry it either way.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Brodrick — Spelling of Broderick; Welsh ap Rhydderch / English 'broad ridge'

Variations

BroderickBrodricBroderic

Nicknames

BrodyRickBrod

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brodrick mean?

Brodrick is a spelling of Broderick, from Welsh ap Rhydderch ('son of Rhydderch') or English 'broad ridge'. Two routes, which we note.

How do you pronounce Brodrick?

It's said BROD-rik /ˈbrɑːd.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brodrick a boy or girl name?

Brodrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Brodrick?

Brodrick is very rare for boys in the U.S.; Broderick is somewhat more familiar.

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