Brad vs Wilhelm

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 #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Brad Rank #4,135

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Is Brad or Wilhelm more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Brad and Wilhelm mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Brad and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.