Brad vs Jerald

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 #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Brad Rank #4,135

Jerald Rank #3,957

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Brad or Jerald more popular?

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Jerald mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Brad and Jerald boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.