Brad vs Chief

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 #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

American African American Indigenous American

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Brad Rank #4,135

Chief Rank #4,156

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Brad or Chief more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Brad and Chief mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Brad and Chief boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.