Brad: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Brad – 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

Phonetic: BRAD   IPA: /bræd/

Popularity of Brad

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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