Bradley vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Bradley Rank #365

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Brian mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Bradley and Brian boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.