Brad vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Brad Rank #4,135

Adolf Rank #26,599

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Brad or Adolf more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Brad and Adolf mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Brad and Adolf boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.