Bradley vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Bradley Rank #365

Reed Rank #422

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Bradley or Reed more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Reed mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Bradley and Reed boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.