Broderick

Broderick: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “son of Rhydderch”
Origin: Welsh
Say it: BRAH-də-rik · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

Anglicized form of the Welsh surname ap Rhydderch. Rhydderch is an old Welsh personal name of uncertain exact meaning.

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How popular is Broderick?

202417.4 per million US babies

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Babies named Broderick in 202458

2024 rank#2,398 boys

Peak year2009

Total US babies since 18808,900

Broderick is fading: recent use is about 38% of its level ten years before.

Names like Broderick

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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Owenwell-born; young warrior · Welsh
Evanthe Lord is gracious · Welsh
Maddoxson of Madoc · Welsh
Ellisbenevolent · Welsh
Griffinstrong lord · Welsh
Gavinwhite hawk · Welsh
Bowenson of Owen · Welsh

Broderick questions

What does the name Broderick mean?

Broderick means "son of Rhydderch". It comes from Welsh. Anglicized form of the Welsh surname ap Rhydderch. Rhydderch is an old Welsh personal name of uncertain exact meaning.

Is Broderick a boy or girl name?

Broderick is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Broderick?

58 US babies were named Broderick in 2024. Its peak year was 2009.

How do you pronounce Broderick?

Broderick is usually pronounced BRAH-də-rik.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.