Brother; or son of Roderick
A surname-turned-given name with two distinct roots. It is often an anglicized form of the Welsh name Rhydderch, meaning 'famous ruler,' or the Irish Gaelic 'Bruadair,' meaning 'dreamer.'
About 51 boys were named Broderick in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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