Brad vs Townsend

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 #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Brad Rank #4,135

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Brad or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Townsend mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Brad and Townsend boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.