Brad: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning: Broad (short for Bradley, 'broad meadow')
Origin: English
Pronunciation: BRAD

Brad is an English name used for both boys and girls meaning “broad (short for Bradley, 'broad meadow')”.

Meaning & Origin of Brad

Meaning: Broad (short for Bradley, 'broad meadow').

Origin: English.

How to Pronounce Brad

BRADIPA /bræd/

Popularity of Brad

● Peak: #98 in 1975 · ● Latest: #4074 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024.

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