Broderick is a surname of Welsh and Irish origin: in Wales it comes from ap Rhydderch, "son of Rhydderch", and in Ireland it anglicizes O Bruadair, usually read as "descendant of Bruadar" or brother. Actor Matthew Broderick is its most familiar bearer, and the nickname Brody gives it an easy everyday form. Broderick ranked number 1088 in 2000, entered the top 1000 in 2003, peaked at number 849 in 2009 and stands at number 2573 in 2025.