Brad vs Emerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Brad Rank #4,135

Emerald Rank #4,117

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Brad or Emerald more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Emerald mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin).

Are Brad and Emerald boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Emerald is primarily a boy name.