Brad vs Rich

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 #3,984 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave power"

Origin: Old German

English American German

12 High Risk

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Brad Rank #4,135

Rich Rank #3,984

Rich is more popular, ranked #3984 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Brad or Rich more popular?

Rich is more popular, ranked #3984 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Rich mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Rich means "powerful ruler, brave power" (Old German origin).

Are Brad and Rich boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Rich is primarily a boy name.