Bradford vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Bradford Rank #3,012

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #3012 for Bradford.

Is Bradford or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Fred mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Bradford and Fred boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.