Ditch or muddy place; brother
Brode is a rare surname-turned-given name with multiple potential roots. It most likely derives from the Old English word 'brod', referring to a ditch or muddy area, or it may serve as a modern, stylized variation of the Scandinavian and Germanic word for 'brother'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Brode in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
