Brad name meaning
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What does Brad mean?
Outstanding and Venerable unisex name Brad is of Old English, Celtic and Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning of Brad is "From the Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing or Big Clearance Sale" is used substantially in English.
Brad is a form of Bradburn. Of Old English origin, Famed and Perennial Bradburn is particulary used in English, Bradburn means "From the Broad Brook and From the Wide Stream". Brad is form of Bradshaw.
Bradshaw means Large Virginal Forest, English Surnames Related to Bradley and Broad Clearing in the Wood has its origin in Old English. Brad is short of Bradford. Desirable and Ever lasting Old English Bradford, meaning of Bradford is "Wide River-crossing, The Word Brad Meaning Broad and Broad Ford".
How do I pronounce Brad?
b-rad is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Brad.
Variants of Brad
Bradd, Bradburn, Bradshaw, Bradley, Berny, Brady, Bern
Names that rhyme with BradHow popular is the name Brad?
Brad was a popular name in United States. Over 83108 babies have been given the name in 123 years. When at its peak in 1975, 2653 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 98th position.
However after 123 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 1 times Brad was a common name in England and Wales.
Over 1298 babies have been named Brad since 1996. When at its peak in 1997,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 22 years.
Brad is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.
In 1981, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 100 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Brad. The first name is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 900 names.
In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 807 on boy names chart when 36 babies were named Brad. There are over 492 babies that have been given the name Brad in France.
Brad is a rare baby name in Ireland and may not be used now and also in Belgium and also in New South Wales. But Brad is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in Australia.
As per our evaluation, over 400000 babies have been bestowed Brad around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 2404 | 54 | ||
| 2017 | 2332 | 55 | ||
| 2016 | 2505 | 50 | ||
| 2015 | 1735 | 88 | ||
| 2014 | 1902 | 76 | ||
Facts
Brad in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 121 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Brad
When it comes to life goals, you don't bother much. You have no enemies. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy. Self-doubt won't help you realize your goals. Self-confidence and self-reliance will.
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- Devron means Poet or Variant of the English County Name Devon is primarily used in English is a boy name is originated from Celtic
- Erine - Unusual Erine is used dominantly in Norwegian and Irish, Erine means "Peace", a gender-neutral name has origin in Greek and Celtic
- Argan - Argan's meaning is Silver or Bright or Noble is rooted from Celtic
- Taria - Uncommon unisex name Taria is originated from Sanskrit and Celtic which is used largely in Hindi and Indian languages, meaning of Taria is "Melody"
- Almeda - Venerable and Commonly Accepted Almeda is used specifically in Finnish, Spanish and Swedish is rooted from Latin and Celtic aimed at girls, Almeda means "Educated, Ambitious or Goal Directed"
Sibling Names for Brad
If you're searching for a sibling name to go with Brad, then look no further. We've compiled a list of unique and meaningful names that perfectly complement the classic name "Brad." Whether you want a name that starts with the same initial or one that has a similar vibe, we've got you covered. Check out our list below!
Sister to Brad
- Greydon
- Brewer
- Crew
- Bardolph
- Carne
- Blandford
- Aldin
- Bickford
- Gifferd
- Hawthorne
- Ashenford
- Kenward
- Aldwin
- Creed
- Emmory
- Gaillard
Brother to Brad
Famous people named Brad
- Brad Cox, computer scientist known mostly for creating the Objective-C programming language with his business partner Tom Love and for his work
- Brad Rone, journeyman boxer from Cincinnati, Ohio
- Brad Garton, American composer and computer musician
- Brad Wall, Canadian retired politician
- Brad Blum, is Founder, Owner-Partner
- Brad Fraser, Canadian playwright
- Brad Strickland, American writer known primarily for fantasy and science fiction
- Brad Silverberg, American computer scientist and businessman
- Brad Guigar, American cartoonist
- Brad Newsham, travel writer
- Brad Morrow, child actor who appeared on Broadway
- Brad McGann, New Zealand film director and screenwriter
- Brad Pearce, former tennis player from the United States
- Brad Baker, former Minor League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher
- Brad Kahlefeldt, Australian triathlete born in Temora, NSW
- Brad Turner, Canadian ice hockey player
- Brad Downey, American artist
- Brad Case, animator and sequence director
- Brad Anderson, former CEO and Vice Chairman of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy
- Brad Cohen, American motivational speaker, teacher
- Brad Murphey, former American racecar driver
- Brad Listi, American author and podcast host
- Brad Gooch, American writer
- Brad Mika, New Zealand rugby union player
- Brad Green, Canadian lawyer
- Brad Darrach, journalist and film critic
- Brad Sham, American sportscaster
- Brad Nichol, is best
- Brad Zavisha, former professional ice hockey left winger
- Brad Slaight, starring role on 'The Young and the Restless'
- Brad Fischer, American professional baseball coach and former player development executive
- Brad Hirschfield, rabbi
- Brad Tinnion,
- Brad Farrow, retired judoka from Canada
- Brad Huse, American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Montana State University
- Brad Palmer, retired professional ice hockey player
- Brad Woodhouse, American Democratic Party activist
- Brad R. Roth, professor of political science and law at Wayne State University
- Brad Bushman, Margaret Hall and Robert Randal Rinehart Chair of Mass Communication Professor at Ohio State University
- Brad Pitt, American actor and film producer
- Brad Fitzpatrick, American programmer
- Brad Delson, American musician and record producer
- Brad Garrett, American stand-up comedian, actor
- Brad Wilk, American musician, actor, and activist
- Brad Henry, American lawyer and politician
- Brad Davis, American actor
- Brad Sherman, American politician serving as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997
- Brad Dourif, American actor
- Brad Kent, Canadian musician
- Brad Whitford, American musician
- Brad Friedel, American soccer coach
- Brad Hall, American actor, comedian, director and writer
Lists having Brad
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Boy names that starts with Bra
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1975)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (1981)
- Baby Names that mean Broad
- Baby Names that mean Meadow
- Baby Names that mean Clearing
- Baby Names that mean Big
- Baby Names that mean Wide
- Baby Names that mean Forest