Brad vs Lavern

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 #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

✓ All Clear

Brad Rank #4,135

Lavern Rank #4,147

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4147 for Lavern.

Is Brad or Lavern more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Brad and Lavern mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Brad and Lavern boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.