Brad vs Sydney

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 #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English sid (wide) and eg (island)

American English Australian

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Brad Rank #4,135

Sydney Rank #4,249

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Brad or Sydney more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Brad and Sydney mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin).

Are Brad and Sydney boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Sydney is primarily a boy name.