Broderick

Meaning of Broderick

Means "famous power" or "famous ruler."

Broderick has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Broderick

After ranking as high as #849 in 2009, Broderick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Broderick

• Matthew Broderick
  American actor and singer
• Broderick Crawford
  American actor
• Broderick Thompson
  Canadian alpine skier
• Broderick Dyke
  Australian tennis player
• Broderick Thomas
  American football player

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Questions about the name Broderick

What does the name Broderick mean?

Broderick means means "famous power" or "famous ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Broderick a boy's or a girl's name?

Broderick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Broderick?

Broderick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Broderick most popular?

Broderick peaked at #849 in 2009.