Dana vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Dana Rank #4,273

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Brad mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Dana and Brad boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.