Bradley vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Bradley Rank #365

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Wade mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Bradley and Wade boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.