Broderick
BROH-der-ik
Popularity
#2391
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Norse
Total Births
8,900
Peak Year
#253 in 2009
First Recorded
1950
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Broderick is an Irish and Germanic name, derived from the Old Norse name Broðríkr, meaning "famous ruler."
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Matthew Broderick
American actor known for Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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