Brad vs Shad

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 #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Brad Rank #4,135

Shad Rank #5,928

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Brad or Shad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Brad and Shad mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brad and Shad boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.