Broderick

Meaning brother, son of Roder
Origin Gaelic, Irish, Welsh
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 9
Syllables 3
Syllabification Brod-er-ick

About Broderick

Here's a name with presence, stature, and unmistakable distinction. Broderick commands attention through its length and dignified sound, suggesting someone destined for leadership and accomplishment. The four syllables give it a formal, distinguished quality that ages magnificently. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate traditional names with weight and history behind them. Broderick carries Scottish and Irish heritage, adding cultural depth to its impressive sound. While formal in full, it offers excellent nickname potential—Brady, Brody, Rick—providing flexibility as your son grows. The name projects authority and respectability, working beautifully in professional contexts. It's substantial without being stuffy, maintaining warmth through its rhythmic quality. Parents drawn to Broderick often value classic choices, family traditions, and names that grow more impressive over time. It pairs well with simpler middle names to avoid overwhelming combinations. Broderick suggests someone with integrity, strength of character, and natural leadership abilities. It's a choice that makes a statement while remaining grounded in naming tradition.

Variations of Name Broderick

Brodderick
Brodrick
Broddrick
Brodrik
Broddrik
Broderik
Brodderik
Brawderick
Brawderik
Broderiick
Brodireck

Nicknames for Broderick

Brod
Rick
Brody
Derick
Broderick

Famous People Named Broderick

Broderick CrawfordAmerican actor
Broderick JohnsonAmerican political strategist
Broderick SmithAustralian musician
Broderick TurnerAmerican basketball player
Broderick PerkinsAmerican writer
Broderick Steven HarveyAmerican comedian
Broderick ThomasAmerican football player
Broderick TowerAmerican skyscraper
Broderick GrangierFrench speed skater
Broderick D. JohnsonAmerican attorney
Broderick GreenAmerican football player
Broderick HookerAmerican football player
Broderick Lamar JonesAmerican football player
Broderick Lee WashingtonAmerican journalist
Broderick BrownAmerican football player
Broderick DupontCanadian ice hockey player
Broderick SargentAmerican artist
Broderick ScottAmerican musician
Broderick Munro-WilsonNew Zealand politician
Broderick WatersAmerican football player

Characters Named Broderick

Broderick "Brodie" Bruce"Mallrats"
Broderick"Animorphs" series
Broderick "Brodi" Ford"The Babysitter's Club"
Broderick "Brody" Romero"Power Rangers Dino Charge"
Broderick Calhoun"Designing Women"
Broderick "Brody" Crawford"NCIS - New Orleans"
Broderick Kingsley"Spider-Man" comics
Broderick Mortensen"Days of Our Lives"
Broderick "Brody" West"Baywatch"
Broderick Midland"Star Trek - The Next Generation" novel
Broderick "Brody" Shaw"The Bold and the Beautiful"
Broderick Carver"Wings" TV series
Broderick Beaumont"Flirtation Walk"
Broderick "Brody" Slater"The O.C"
Broderick Decker"The Walking Dead" comics
Broderick Miller"Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Broderick "Brody" Chelgren"Glee" TV series
Broderick Brooks"Another World"
Broderick Steele"Leverage"
Broderick Thorne"Pandora" TV series