Bradley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Bradley Rank #365

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Richard mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bradley and Richard boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.