Alan vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Alan Rank #167

Bradley Rank #365

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Alan or Bradley more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Alan and Bradley mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Alan and Bradley boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.