Bradford vs Reason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

✓ All Clear

Bradford Rank #3,012

Reason Rank #3,007

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 vs #3012 for Bradford.

Is Bradford or Reason more popular?

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Reason mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Bradford and Reason boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Reason is primarily a boy name.