Bradford vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

English American British

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Bradford Rank #3,012

Ladd Rank #4,806

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Bradford or Ladd more popular?

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Ladd mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Bradford and Ladd boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.