Bradley vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Bradley Rank #365

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Paul mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Bradley and Paul boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.