What's a boy name that means 'brother'?

Question

I know Brody means brother but his cousin's name is Brady and we're really close family.

Answer 1

I love the name Brogan and that's kinda close!

Answer 2

"Bubba" is a nickname that some people use for brother.  But I would suggest you not give a kid that name as a legal name.  LOL

Answer 3

http://www.babynamescountry.com/m/all/br...

You can find names that mean brother or have it in their meaning here.

Answer 4

Brody is my brother's name :) I like it

Answer 5

I don't really think it's a big deal for him to have the name Brody when his cousin's name is Brady, even if you're a close knit family. Here are some names I like that mean brother...

Brody- Gaelic

Broden- Gaelic

Broderick- Scottish

Lucan (pronounced like Luke-an)- comes from an Arthurian legend

Balen (pronounced bay-len)- comes from an Arthurian legend

Bolin (pronounced bowl-en)- Chinese

I love all of these names, but my favorite Broden. I hope I helped. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Answer 6

Broderick - Scottish

Aaron - Hebrew

Joseph - Hebrew

Answer 7

Here is a list of various names which have brother in the meaning:

http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...

Answer 8

What about Broden? According to babynames.com, it's another form of Brody and it isn't too close to Brady.

I wouldn't always trust meanings from sites like that though

Answer 9

Broderick (can be shortened to Brody, or not, whichever!)

Jermaine.

Answer 10

I think Thomas means twin brother

Answer 11

http://www.mybaby-name.com/babynames_mea...

That site lists names that mean brother.

Answer 12

Germain

Ched

Bubba

Adelphe

Bud or Buddy

Cassander

All of those are pretty gross names, except Bubba that's my cats name. For a child's name it's gross though. Don't go with Brody, it's makes me think of grody.