Brad vs Dana

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 #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Brad Rank #4,135

Dana Rank #4,273

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Brad or Dana more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Brad and Dana mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Brad and Dana boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.