Emerald vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

✓ All Clear

Emerald Rank #4,117

Brad Rank #4,135

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4135 for Brad.

Is Emerald or Brad more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Brad mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Emerald and Brad boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.