Brian vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Brian Rank #301

Bradley Rank #365

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

Is Brian or Bradley more popular?

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

What do Brian and Bradley mean?

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

Are Brian and Bradley boy or girl names?

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